How To Fix /PRA/PN064 - Production or sales date must be last day of the month for monthly freq

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PN -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Production or sales date must be last day of the month for monthly freq

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PN064 - Production or sales date must be last day of the month for monthly freq ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PN064 indicates that there is an issue with the production or sales date being set incorrectly for a monthly frequency. Specifically, this error occurs when the date entered does not correspond to the last day of the month, which is a requirement for processes that are set to a monthly frequency.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered a date that is not the last day of the month (e.g., January 15, February 10).
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to expect monthly data entries to always fall on the last day of the month.
  Data Import/Upload Issues: If data is being imported or uploaded, the source data may contain incorrect dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change the Date: Ensure that the production or sales date is set to the last day of the month. For example:
  
  For January, use January 31.
  For February, use February 28 (or 29 in a leap year).
  For March, use March 31, and so on.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any settings that enforce this requirement and adjust them if necessary (though this may not be advisable without proper understanding).
  
  
  Data Validation: If you are importing data, validate the data beforehand to ensure that all dates conform to the requirement of being the last day of the month.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to the module you are working with, as there may be additional context or requirements.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data entry or import processes to catch this error before it occurs, prompting users to correct the date.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Module: This error is typically related to modules that handle production planning, sales, or financial reporting where monthly frequency is a factor.
  Date Functions: Familiarize yourself with date functions in SAP that can help in determining the last day of the month programmatically.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering correct dates, especially in systems that have strict requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.