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Message type: E = Error
Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)
Message number: 050
Message text: An invalid date exists in IDoc &
There is a date in the <DS:GLOS.intermediate_document>IDOC</> which
cannot be processed.
The system terminates all processing.
Please correct the IDOC or enter the scheduling agreement manually.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
V4050
- An invalid date exists in IDoc & ?The SAP error message V4050, which states "An invalid date exists in IDoc &," typically occurs when there is a date field in the IDoc that contains an invalid or incorrectly formatted date. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect data entry, data conversion issues, or problems with the IDoc structure.
Causes:
- Invalid Date Format: The date may not be in the expected format (e.g., YYYYMMDD).
- Out-of-Range Dates: The date may fall outside the acceptable range for the system (e.g., a date in the far past or future).
- Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields from the source system to the IDoc structure may be incorrect, leading to invalid data being sent.
- Data Type Mismatch: The field in the IDoc may expect a date type, but the data provided is in a different format (e.g., string).
- Missing Date: A required date field may be missing entirely.
Solutions:
- Check IDoc Data: Review the IDoc data to identify the specific field that contains the invalid date. You can use transaction WE02 or WE05 to analyze the IDoc.
- Validate Date Format: Ensure that all date fields conform to the expected format (YYYYMMDD). If necessary, reformat the dates in the source system before sending them to SAP.
- Correct Mapping: Verify the mapping of fields between the source system and the IDoc structure. Ensure that the correct data types and formats are being used.
- Handle Out-of-Range Dates: If the date is out of range, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the acceptable limits of the SAP system.
- Check for Missing Fields: Ensure that all required date fields are populated in the IDoc. If any are missing, provide the necessary data.
- Testing: After making corrections, test the IDoc again to ensure that the error is resolved.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the V4050 error in your SAP system.
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