How To Fix J2118 - &4 Key for reading due date is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 118

• Message text: &4 Key for reading due date is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2118 - &4 Key for reading due date is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message J2118, which states "Key for reading due date is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms, due dates, or related financial data. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration, missing data, or inconsistencies in the master data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payment Terms: The payment terms defined in the vendor or customer master data may not be set up correctly or may not correspond to the expected values in the transaction.
  Missing or Incorrect Due Date: The due date for the transaction may not be properly calculated or may be missing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial module, particularly in the area of payment processing or due date calculation.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different modules (e.g., FI and MM) or between master data and transaction data.
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