How To Fix OIJ_3WP004 - General date range cannot be exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_3WP - Three way pegging message class, component of TSW

• Message number: 004

• Message text: General date range cannot be exceeded

What causes this issue?

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 data range for Demand Items, Supply Avails, Transportation Avails
or Distribution Schedule within the 'General date range'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_3WP004 - General date range cannot be exceeded ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_3WP004, which states "General date range cannot be exceeded," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Oil and Gas (OIJ) module when there is an attempt to process data that falls outside of the defined date range for a particular transaction or operation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Range Configuration: The error usually arises when the date being processed is outside the allowed date range set in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The transaction date being earlier than the start date or later than the end date defined in the configuration.
  The system settings for the fiscal year or period not allowing transactions outside of a specific range.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: If the master data (like contracts, agreements, etc.) has date restrictions, any attempt to process transactions that fall outside these dates will trigger this error.
  
  
  System Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict certain operations to specific periods, which can lead to this error if those restrictions are not adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Settings: Review the date settings in the configuration for the relevant module. Ensure that the date range allows for the transactions you are trying to process. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Dates: If the transaction date is indeed outside the allowed range, adjust the date to fall within the permissible limits.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data associated with the transaction to ensure that it does not have any date restrictions that would prevent processing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for more detailed guidance on date range settings.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking or adjusting date settings, such as OIJ transaction codes related to contracts or agreements.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to make changes to date settings or to process transactions within the specified date range.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OIJ_3WP004 error and implement a solution to resolve it.