How To Fix J3338 - Company code &, transaction &: Date field(s) incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Company code &, transaction &: Date field(s) incorrect

What causes this issue?

In the transferred activity there was an error in one of the date
fields. Note the following:
1. Term start, term end, and the contract closure date all have
to be filled.
2. The term start has to come before the term end.
3. The contract closure date has to come before, or on the
term start date.
4. For rollovers, the term start has to fall on the term end of the
prior fixed interest rate period.

System Response

The transaction has been marked as containing errors and cannot be
processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the erroneous data record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3338 - Company code &, transaction &: Date field(s) incorrect ?

  The SAP error message J3338 indicates that there is an issue with the date fields in a transaction related to a specific company code. This error typically arises when the date entered in the transaction does not meet the required format or is outside the permissible range defined in the system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may not be in the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Invalid Date Range: The date entered may fall outside the allowed posting periods or fiscal year settings in the company code.
  System Settings: The configuration for the company code may restrict certain dates for transactions.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have specific date requirements that are not being met.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's requirements.
  Verify Date Validity: Check if the date falls within the allowed posting periods for the company code. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the transaction code OB52 to view and adjust the posting periods.
  Ensuring that the fiscal year settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: If the transaction type has specific date requirements, ensure that the date entered complies with those requirements.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you are unsure about the settings, consult with your SAP configuration team to verify if there are any restrictions or settings that need to be adjusted.
  Use Valid Dates: If the date is outside the current fiscal year or posting period, consider using a valid date that is within the allowed range.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting period settings) and OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation or help files for guidance on date entry and transaction processing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.