How To Fix O1018 - Date & & not within range &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Date & & not within range &-&

&CAUSE& Qty.schedule -> the second parameter (1-4) describes the
problem.
1. Scheduling period not within Qty.Schedule validity period or the
date of the scheduling line does not match the QS header data.
2. The contract validity period differs from the existing Qty.schedule.
3. The qty.schedule validity period either begins before or ends
after the validity period of the document (validity of the
contract), ("valid from" less than doc. "valid from" or "valid to"
greater than the document "valid to").
4. The new delivery date is outside the validity period of the assigned
qty.schedule, and the order (goods) has already been delivered or
received. It is not possible to change the delivery date if subsequent
documents (SD=delivery, MM=goods receipt) already exist.

System Response

While maintaining documents, if quantities have already been called,
you get an error message, otherwise you get a warning. Within the
Qty.Sched. you get an error message.

How to fix this error?

Take one of the following steps (depending on the number 1-4 of the
problem which comes up):
1. Enter a valid scheduling date or do not execute the function
'split line' or delete scheduling line.
2. Maintain/check the assigned Qty.schedule manually or semi-
automatically depending on the document type ("QS permitted"
indicator).
If the new "valid from" is before the qty.schedule: Check the first
scheduling period and insert a new scheduling period to keep the QS
consistent (avoid error <DS:NA.O1094>message O1094</>) for call-offs
with a delivery date.
If the new "valid from" is later than the QS: Check the first
scheduling period and delete the lines not already called off. If they
are already called off, it is not possible to delete the line and it is
not possible to change the "valid from" range to a later date.
If the new "valid to" is before the QS: Check the latest scheduling
lines and delete lines if possible (not already called off), otherwise
it is not possible to change the "valid to" to an earlier date.
If the new "valid to" is later than the QS: Check the last scheduling
period and insert a later sched.line if necessary (otherwise the last
scheduling period will contain a greater range of days).
3. Enter a valid range within the validity of the contract and use the
function "Restructure" if necessary after entering the valid range of
the QS.
4. Execute points 2 and 3 (delivery date change is not possible).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1018 - Date & & not within range &-& ?

  The SAP error message O1018, which states "Date & & not within range &-&," typically occurs when a date entered in a transaction or report does not fall within the allowed date range defined in the system settings. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering dates for financial transactions, planning, or scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Range Configuration: The date you are trying to enter is outside the permissible range set in the system configuration. This could be due to:
  
  Fiscal year settings.
  Period closing settings.
  Validity periods for master data (e.g., material master, vendor master).
  
  
  
  System Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict certain operations to specific date ranges, which could be due to business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Input: Verify the date you are entering. Ensure that it is correct and formatted properly.
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration (Transaction code: OB29).
  Review the period control settings (Transaction code: OB52) to see if the period is open for posting.
  Ensure that the date falls within the validity period of the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range: If necessary, adjust the date range settings in the configuration to allow for the date you are trying to enter. This may require authorization and should be done in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant) and OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering dates and understanding the implications of date ranges in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O1018 error and implement a solution to resolve it.