How To Fix LOP142 - Date &1 is invalid (Field &2). Business key &3


LOP142 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: LOP - Logistical contract options

  • Message number: 142

  • Message text: Date &1 is invalid (Field &2). Business key &3

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOP142 - Date &1 is invalid (Field &2). Business key &3 ?
    The SAP error message LOP142 indicates that there is an issue with a date field in the context of a business key. This error typically arises in the Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules when the system encounters an invalid date format or a date that does not meet the expected criteria.
    
    Cause: Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY). Date Out of Range: The date may fall outside of acceptable ranges defined in the system, such as being in the past or future beyond a certain limit. Incorrect Business Key: The business key referenced in the error may not correspond to a valid entry in the system, leading to confusion about the date associated with it.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain date entries based on business rules.
    Solution: Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is

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