How To Fix VHURL233 - The statement date &1 is after the key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 233

• Message text: The statement date &1 is after the key date &2

The key date for archiving is calculated as follows:
<DS:DE.SYSTDATLO>system date</> minus <DS:DE.RL_RTPERIOD1>residence
time 1</> or <DS:DE.RL_RTPERIOD2>residence time 2</>. You have set the
<DS:DE.RL_BALDATE>account statement date</> after the key date.

System Response

Archiving terminates. No data is archived.

How to fix this error?

The account statement date must come before the key date. Correct your
entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL233 - The statement date &1 is after the key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message VHURL233 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the statement date and the key date in a transaction or report. Specifically, the statement date (&1) is later than the key date (&2), which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to process a transaction or generate a report that requires the statement date to be on or before the key date.
  The key date is often used as a reference point for data validity, and having a statement date that is after this reference point can lead to inconsistencies or invalid data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the statement date and the key date in your transaction or report. Ensure that the statement date is not later than the key date.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the statement date is indeed after the key date, you will need to either:
  
  Change the statement date to a date that is on or before the key date.
  If the key date is incorrect, adjust the key date to a later date if that is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings related to date handling in your SAP system. Ensure that the logic for determining key dates and statement dates aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or report you are working with. There may be additional constraints or requirements that need to be considered.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be working with specific transaction codes (e.g., for financial reporting, logistics, etc.). Knowing the transaction code can help in finding more specific solutions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.