How To Fix RSRV421 - Invalid date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Invalid date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV421 - Invalid date ?

  The SAP error message RSRV421 "Invalid date" typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting when the system encounters a date that does not conform to the expected format or is outside the valid range. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with data in InfoProviders, queries, or during data loading processes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may not be in the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY instead of MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The date might be outside the acceptable range defined in the system (e.g., dates before the start of the fiscal year).
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be defined as a date type, but the data being processed is in a different format (e.g., string).
  Data Quality Issues: The source data may contain invalid or corrupted date entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is in the correct format as expected by the SAP system. You