How To Fix OIUTV_MESS018 - Production date should be the last day of the month:DnNo = &1, PrDt= &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUTV_MESS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Production date should be the last day of the month:DnNo = &1, PrDt= &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUTV_MESS018 - Production date should be the last day of the month:DnNo = &1, PrDt= &2. ?

  The SAP error message OIUTV_MESS018 indicates that there is an issue with the production date (PrDt) specified for a particular document number (DnNo). Specifically, the error states that the production date should be the last day of the month. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects the production date to align with specific business rules or configurations that require it to be the last day of the month.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Production Date: The production date entered does not match the expected format or requirement of being the last day of the month.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule for production dates, possibly due to business processes or compliance requirements.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a production date that is not the last day of the month.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Production Date: Check the production date entered for the document number specified in the error message. Ensure that it is set to the last day of the month.
  
  For example, if the month is January, the production date should be January 31; for February, it should be February 28 (or 29 in a leap year), and so on.
  
  
  
  Update the Date: If the production date is incorrect, update it to the last day of the month as required by the system.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe the requirement for the production date to be the last day of the month is not appropriate for your business process, consult with your SAP configuration team to review and possibly adjust the settings.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users entering production dates are aware of this requirement to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to production order management and date handling for more context on how production dates are managed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be used to manage production orders, such as CO01 (Create Production Order) or CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that production dates are correctly entered in accordance with system requirements.