How To Fix J4359 - Difference between DEFSZ=&1 and DGUEL_KK=&2 is greater than 89 years=&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Difference between DEFSZ=&1 and DGUEL_KK=&2 is greater than 89 years=&3

What causes this issue?

Term of the loan is longer than (<(>&<)>V3<(>&<)>) years. The term of
the loan is derived from the difference in time between DEFSZ=(
<(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>) and DGUEL_KK=(<(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>).

System Response

You cannot transfer the loan.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4359 - Difference between DEFSZ=&1 and DGUEL_KK=&2 is greater than 89 years=&3 ?

  The SAP error message J4359 indicates a discrepancy between two date fields in a financial or logistics context, specifically related to the DEFSZ (default date) and DGUEL_KK (due date) fields. The error suggests that the difference between these two dates exceeds 89 years, which is not acceptable in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration Error: The DEFSZ and DGUEL_KK fields may have been incorrectly configured or populated with invalid dates.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error where a date was entered incorrectly, leading to an unrealistic difference.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the date formats or values may not have been correctly translated.
  Business Logic Error: The business rules governing the calculation of these dates may not be correctly implemented.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Values: Review the values in the DEFSZ and DGUEL_KK fields for the relevant document or transaction. Ensure that they are valid and make sense in the context of your business processes.
  Correct Data Entry: If the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct values. This may involve correcting the original transaction or document.
  Review Configuration: If the issue is systemic, review the configuration settings for date handling in your SAP system. Ensure that the date formats and logic are correctly set up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to handle date fields and any specific business rules that may apply.
  Test Changes: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production to ensure that the issue is resolved without introducing new problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the underlying tables and fields related to the error.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect date calculations.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.