How To Fix OC701 - The time range is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 701

• Message text: The time range is invalid

What causes this issue?

The time values entered are not valid.

System Response

This error message is issued until the entered values are correct.

How to fix this error?

Allowed entry configurations are:
Morning start Morning end Afternoon start Afternoon end
X X X X
X X
X X
X X

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

First the system checks that one of these configurations has been
entered - only then does the system check that for each pairing the
start time is less than the end time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC701 - The time range is invalid ?

  The SAP error message OC701, which states "The time range is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the date or time parameters specified in a report or transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when running reports, executing transactions, or scheduling jobs.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date or time entered may not be in the correct format expected by SAP.
  Out of Range Dates: The specified date range may be outside the permissible limits set in the system (e.g., dates in the future or too far in the past).
  Incorrect Time Zone Settings: If the system's time zone settings are misconfigured, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected time range.
  Missing Data: If the data for the specified time range does not exist, it may trigger this error.
  User Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access data for the specified time range.
  
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