How To Fix WFCS054 - Date interval [&1; &2] in function module &3 invalid &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Date interval [&1; &2] in function module &3 invalid &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS054 - Date interval [&1; &2] in function module &3 invalid &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFCS054 Date interval [&1; &2] in function module &3 invalid &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Workflow (WF) when a function module is called with an invalid date interval as input parameters. The placeholders represent:
  
  &1 = Start date of the interval  
  &2 = End date of the interval  
  &3 = Name of the function module being called  
  &4 = Additional information or error detail (e.g., "start date after end date")
  
  The error indicates that the date interval passed to the function module is logically incorrect or does not meet the expected criteria. Common causes include:
  
  The start date is after the end date.  
  One or both dates are missing or not properly formatted.  
  The date interval is outside the allowed range for the function module.  
  The function module expects a continuous or valid date range, but the input violates this.
  
  
  Where it Occurs:
  
  During workflow execution when a function module is called with date parameters.  
  Often seen in workflows involving date validations, scheduling, or time-dependent processing.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the Date Values:
  
  Verify the values of the start date (&1) and end date (&2) being passed to the function module (&3).  
  Ensure the start date is not after the end date.  
  Make sure both dates are valid calendar dates and properly formatted (usually YYYYMMDD).
  
  
  
  Review the Workflow Logic:
  
  Check the workflow container or the step that sets these date values.  
  Confirm that the dates are correctly assigned and passed to the function module.
  
  
  
  Debug the Function Module Call:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to find the workflow instance and step where the error occurs.  
  Debug the function module call to see the actual values passed.
  
  
  
  Check Function Module Documentation:
  
  Look up the function module (&3) in SE37 or SE80 to understand the expected input parameters and constraints on date intervals.
  
  
  
  Correct the Date Interval Logic:
  
  If the dates are calculated or derived, fix the logic to ensure a valid interval.  
  For example, if the start date is dynamically set, ensure it is always less than or equal to the end date.
  
  
  
  Handle Empty or Null Dates:
  
  If dates can be empty, add validation or default values before calling the function module.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Message Class: WFCS (Workflow Control System)  
  
  
  Message Number: 054  
  
  
  This message is part of the SAP Workflow error messages related to function module calls and parameter validation.
  
  
  Related Transactions:  
  
  SWI1 (Workflow Log)  
  SWUS (Workflow Builder)  
  SE37 (Function Builder)  
  
  
  
  Common Function Modules Involved:  
  
  Date interval checks are common in function modules related to scheduling, time evaluation, or date validations within workflows.
  
  
  
  
  Example:
  If the workflow calls function module Z_CHECK_DATE_INTERVAL with start date 20240430 and end date 20240401, the error will occur because the start date is after the end date.
  
  If you provide the exact function module name and the date values, I can help you analyze the problem more specifically.