How To Fix VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION206 - Invalid Name

VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION - Date Function Message Class

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Invalid Name

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VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION206 - Details

• The SAP error message VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION206: Invalid Name typically occurs in the context of date functions or date-related operations within SAP systems, particularly when using the Virtual Data Model (VDM) or when working with date fields in queries or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The error often arises when the name of a date field or function is incorrectly specified. This could be due to typos, incorrect naming conventions, or using a field that does not exist in the context of the operation.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model has been modified or if there are inconsistencies in the data definitions, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how date functions are processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field names used in your query or function are correct. Ensure that they match the definitions in the data model.
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