How To Fix S1415 - Selected function not useful for past days

S1415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Selected function not useful for past days

What causes this issue?

You tried to perform a function on a past day which makes no sense.

System Response

The function is not performed.

How to fix this error?

Put the cursor on today or a future day and retry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1415 - Selected function not useful for past days ?

  The SAP error message S1415 ("Selected function not useful for past days") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a function or transaction that is not applicable for historical data or past periods. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial data, inventory management, or other time-sensitive operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Restrictions: The function you are trying to execute may be restricted to current or future dates. For example, certain financial postings or inventory adjustments may only be allowed for the current period or future periods.
  Data Locking: The system may have data locking mechanisms in place that prevent changes to historical data to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain operations to prevent users from making changes to past data, which could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Parameters: Ensure that you are using the correct date parameters for the function you are trying to execute. If