How To Fix RSDHA488 - End date '&1' is not valid

RSDHA488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 488

• Message text: End date '&1' is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA488 - End date '&1' is not valid ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA488, which states "End date '&1' is not valid," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that the end date specified in a query or data extraction process is not valid, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The end date may not be in the expected format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  Date Out of Range: The end date might be outside the permissible range defined in the system or the data source.
  Missing Data: The data for the specified end date may not exist in the InfoProvider or data source.
  Time Period Configuration: The time period settings in the InfoObject or InfoProvider may not allow for the specified end date.
  Data Locking: The data for the specified end date might be locked or not yet available for reporting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the end date is entered in