How To Fix SADA056 - Enter a valid time frame

SADA056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADA - CCMS: SAP DB Porting and Development

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Enter a valid time frame

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADA056 - Enter a valid time frame ?

  The SAP error message SADA056, which states "Enter a valid time frame," typically occurs when a user is trying to input a time frame in a transaction or report, but the values provided do not meet the expected format or criteria set by the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with time-related data in SAP modules like SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, or SAP BW.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date or time values entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The dates provided may fall outside the permissible range defined in the system settings.
  Missing Dates: One or both of the date fields may be left blank, which is not acceptable.
  Incorrect Time Frame Logic: The start date may be later than the end date, or the time frame may not make logical sense (e.g., a time frame that spans