How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES611 - The send date of consolidation &1 is older than &2 days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 611

• Message text: The send date of consolidation &1 is older than &2 days

What causes this issue?

You have created a consolidation and sent the results to SAP. Once you
have sent the data, the consolidation status is set to "Sent to SAP",
and it is no longer possible to change the consolidation.
Within the first 90 days you can edit the consolidation again by
choosing the pushbutton "Open Consolidation".
If the 90 days have been exceeded, the "Open Consolidation" pushbutton
no longer appears on the screen

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES611 - The send date of consolidation &1 is older than &2 days ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES611 indicates that there is an issue with the send date of a consolidation document. Specifically, it means that the send date of the consolidation is older than a specified number of days (represented by &2). This is typically a validation check to ensure that the data being processed is current and relevant.
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Data: The consolidation document has a send date that is older than the allowed threshold (e.g., 30 days). This could happen if the document was not processed in a timely manner.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict processing of documents that are older than a certain number of days to prevent the use of outdated information.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error in data entry that resulted in an incorrect send date being recorded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Send Date: Review the send date of the consolidation document in question. If it is indeed older than the allowed threshold, you will need to determine if it is still relevant for processing.
  Update the Document: If the document is still valid, consider updating the send date to a more current date, if your business processes allow for this.
  Reprocess the Document: If the document is outdated and no longer relevant, you may need to create a new consolidation document with the correct and current data.
  Configuration Review: If this error occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to document processing timelines. Adjust the thresholds if necessary, but ensure that this aligns with your business requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling this error in your system context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to consolidation processes (e.g., transaction codes for managing consolidation documents).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to process the document has the appropriate permissions to make changes to consolidation documents.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.