How To Fix O0051 - Date program error occurred during function & (& & &)

O0051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O0 - IS-OIL area independent messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Date program error occurred during function & (& & &)

What causes this issue?

Serious errors (but the causes of the errors are not the same).

System Response

Program error, the function was not completely carried out.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O0051 - Date program error occurred during function & (& & &) ?

  The SAP error message O0051, which states "Date program error occurred during function & (& & &)," typically indicates that there is an issue related to date handling in a specific function or program within SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect date formats, invalid date values, or issues with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date being processed may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out-of-Range Dates: The date provided may be outside the acceptable range for the system (e.g., a date in the far future or past).
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect date entries in the database.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle date values correctly.
  System Configuration: Configuration settings related to date formats or calendar settings may be incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that