How To Fix W#121 - The date does not lie within the time frame you selected

W#121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: The date does not lie within the time frame you selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#121 - The date does not lie within the time frame you selected ?

  The SAP error message W#121, which states "The date does not lie within the time frame you selected," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as posting a document, running a report, or executing a transaction) with a date that falls outside the defined time frame in the system settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Range Settings: The date you are trying to use is outside the allowed date range set in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The fiscal year or period being closed.
  The date being set in the future or too far in the past.
  Specific transaction types having restricted date ranges.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions for the specified date.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the company code or controlling area may restrict certain dates for transactions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date: Verify the date you are trying to use. Ensure it is within the allowed