How To Fix /PRA/VL_SD014 - To Date must be the last day of the month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/VL_SD -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: To Date must be the last day of the month

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/VL_SD014 - To Date must be the last day of the month ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/VL_SD014 To Date must be the last day of the month typically occurs in the context of certain transactions or reports where date inputs are required. This error indicates that the "To Date" field you have entered does not correspond to the last day of a month, which is a requirement for the specific process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a date that is not the last day of the month. For example, entering February 28 or March 30 would be acceptable, but entering March 29 or April 1 would trigger this error.
  Business Logic: The application may have specific business logic that requires the "To Date" to be the last day of the month for reporting or processing purposes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change the Date: Review the date you have entered in the "To Date" field and change it 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.
  For April, use April 30, and so on.
  
  
  
  Check Business Requirements: Ensure that you understand the business requirements for the transaction you are processing. If the "To Date" must be the last day of the month, make sure to adhere to this rule in future entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the requirements, consult the relevant SAP documentation or user manuals for the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Seek Help from IT Support: If you continue to experience issues or if the requirement seems incorrect based on your business process, consider reaching out to your IT support team or SAP administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or enhancements that can help.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to the process you are working on, as they may have specific requirements for date entries.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation to help users understand the date requirements better.
  
  By ensuring that the "To Date" is always set to the last day of the month, you should be able to avoid this error in the future.