How To Fix VQ213 - Date set to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Date set to &

What causes this issue?

The time limit in product allocation has been exceeded.
The latest date possible for product allocation is 31.12.2999.

System Response

The date has been set to 31.12.2999.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ213 - Date set to & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VQ213 - Date set to &
  
  
  Cause:
  The message VQ213 typically appears in SAP when a date field is automatically set or defaulted by the system during a transaction or process. The ampersand (&) in the message is a placeholder for the actual date value that the system sets.
  This message is informational and usually indicates that the system has assigned a date (often the current date or a system-determined date) to a field because the user did not enter one or the entered date was invalid or missing.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During document posting or data entry in modules like MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), or FI (Financial Accounting).
  When a date field is left blank or an invalid date is entered, and the system defaults it to a valid date.
  In some cases, during batch input or data migration, the system sets dates automatically.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the date field: Verify if the