How To Fix OIUCM059 - Effective to date must be the last day of the month. Example & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM - E&P Common Messages Across All Sub-Systems

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Effective to date must be the last day of the month. Example & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCM059 - Effective to date must be the last day of the month. Example & & ?

  The SAP error message OIUCM059 indicates that there is an issue with the "Effective to date" field in a transaction related to the Oil and Gas industry (specifically in the SAP Oil and Gas module). The error message states that the date entered must be the last day of the month.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The date entered in the "Effective to date" field does not correspond to the last day of the month. For example, if you enter a date like March 15, 2023, or April 10, 2023, it will trigger this error.
  The system is configured to require that certain date fields must always be set to the last day of the month for business logic or reporting purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Effective to Date: Ensure that the date you are entering is indeed the last day of the month. For example:
  
  For January, the last day is January 31.
  For February, the last day is February 28 (or 29 in a leap year).
  For March, the last day is March 31.
  For April, the last day is April 30.
  For May, the last day is May 31.
  For June, the last day is June 30.
  For July, the last day is July 31.
  For August, the last day is August 31.
  For September, the last day is September 30.
  For October, the last day is October 31.
  For November, the last day is November 30.
  For December, the last day is December 31.
  
  
  
  Modify the Date: Change the "Effective to date" to the appropriate last day of the month as per your requirement.
  
  
  Validation: After making the change, validate the entry to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the Oil and Gas module for more details on date handling and business rules.
  Configuration Settings: If you are consistently encountering this error and it seems unnecessary, you may want to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the configuration settings related to date handling in your system.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering dates correctly, especially in modules where date accuracy is critical for reporting and compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUCM059 error and proceed with your transaction.