How To Fix VSH_APPL_LOG053 - Selection date lies in the past: Data will only be displayed

VSH_APPL_LOG053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSH_APPL_LOG - Message Class for Error Logs in Customer Hierarchy

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Selection date lies in the past: Data will only be displayed

What causes this issue?

Selection date (local date, refers to time zone at location of user) is
less than system date.

System Response

Data will only be displayed.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VSH_APPL_LOG053 - Details

• The SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG053 indicates that the selection date you have entered for a report or transaction lies in the past. This message is typically encountered in applications that deal with time-sensitive data, such as sales orders, deliveries, or other logistics-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error message is that the date you have specified for your selection criteria is earlier than the current date. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to retrieve data for a date that has already passed.
  The system is configured to restrict data retrieval for past dates to prevent inconsistencies or errors in reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date Input: Review the date you have entered in the selection criteria. Ensure that it is set to the current date or a future date, depending on the context of the report or transaction.
  
  
  Adjust the Date Range: If you need to