How To Fix MD162 - Error at date entry

MD162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Error at date entry

What causes this issue?

The average plant stock can only be calculated from historical data.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a period of calculation in the past.
Check that the "From date" of the calculation period lies before the
"To date".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MD162 - Details

• The SAP error message MD162 ("Error at date entry") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when entering dates in various transactions related to planning and scheduling. This error indicates that there is an issue with the date format or the date values being entered.
  Causes of MD162 Error
  
  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 entered may be outside the permissible range defined in the system settings (e.g., a date in the past or a date too far in the future).
  System Settings: The date settings in the user profile or system configuration may not align with the date format being used.
  Field Restrictions: The field where the date is being entered may have specific restrictions or validations that are not being met.
  
  Solutions to MD162 Error
  
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered