How To Fix ORB604 - Enter a valid date

ORB604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ORB - Project-Related Incoming Orders/Open Orders

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Enter a valid date

What causes this issue?

The date field is either empty or contains the initial value
01.01.0001.

System Response

The entry is not inserted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ORB604 - Enter a valid date ?

  The SAP error message ORB604, which states "Enter a valid date," typically occurs when a user inputs an invalid date format or a date that is not acceptable within the context of the transaction or process they are working on. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to planning, scheduling, or data entry where date fields are required.
  Causes of ORB604 Error
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered does not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The date entered is outside the acceptable range defined in the system (e.g., a date in the future that is not allowed).
  Incorrect Field Type: The field may be expecting a date but is receiving a string or numeric value instead.
  System Settings: User-specific or system-wide settings may restrict certain date entries.
  Missing Date Components: If the date is incomplete (e.g., missing day, month, or year), the system