How To Fix MRER212 - Months of more than 31 days are not recognized; value changed to 31

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRER - Messages for ERSPlus

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Months of more than 31 days are not recognized; value changed to 31

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRER212 - Months of more than 31 days are not recognized; value changed to 31 ?

  The SAP error message MRER212 indicates that a date input in a field is invalid because it specifies a month with more than 31 days. This typically occurs when a user tries to enter a date that exceeds the maximum number of days in a month, such as February 30 or April 31. The system automatically corrects the input by changing the day to 31, which may not be the intended date.
  Cause:
  
  The user has entered a date that is not valid due to the number of days in the specified month.
  The date format may be incorrect or misinterpreted by the system.
  Data entry errors, such as typing mistakes or misunderstanding of the date format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date Input: Review the date you are trying to enter and ensure it is valid. For example:
  
  February has a maximum of 29 days (30 in leap years).
  April, June, September, and November have a maximum of 30 days.
  All other months have 31 days.
  
  
  
  Correct the Date: If you find that the date is incorrect, modify it to a valid date. For example, if you entered February 30, change it to February 28 or 29 (if applicable).
  
  
  Verify Date Format: Ensure that the date format you are using is compatible with the SAP system settings. The format may vary based on regional settings (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid date ranges or formats, refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance.
  
  
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training for users on how to correctly enter dates in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to date handling in your specific version of SAP.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system that pertain to date formats and validation rules.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling procedures to catch and correct invalid date entries before they cause issues in processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MRER212 error and ensure that valid dates are entered into the SAP system.