How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP636 - Date &1 is after the end of calendar &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP -

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Date &1 is after the end of calendar &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP636 - Date &1 is after the end of calendar &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP636 indicates that a date you are trying to use is after the end of a specified calendar period. This typically occurs in scenarios involving payroll processing, time management, or any other module that relies on calendar dates.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to enter or process a date that exceeds the defined end date of a calendar period (e.g., a payroll period).
  The calendar period may have been defined in the system with a specific start and end date, and the date you are trying to use falls outside this range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter or process. Ensure that it falls within the valid range of the calendar period.
  
  
  Review Calendar Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for configuration).
  Check the calendar settings for