How To Fix WI108 - Lower limit of date is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Lower limit of date is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI108 - Lower limit of date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message WI108: "Lower limit of date is in the future" typically occurs in the context of workflow or date range validations where a date range is expected, and the start date (lower limit) provided is later than the current date or the expected date range.
  
  Cause:
  
  The lower limit date (start date) entered or determined in the workflow or report selection screen is set to a date in the future relative to the current system date or relative to the expected date range.
  This is often due to incorrect user input or a programming/configuration error where the date range validation logic expects the start date to be today or earlier.
  In workflow scenarios, this can happen if a date interval is used for triggering or filtering workflows and the start date is mistakenly set beyond the current date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date Input:
  
  Verify the date range entered in the selection screen or workflow container.
  Ensure the start date (lower limit) is not set to a future date beyond the current system date unless explicitly allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range:
  
  Correct the start date to be today or a past date.
  If the business process requires future dates, check if the workflow or report logic supports it or needs adjustment.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow or Program Logic:
  
  If the error arises from custom code or workflow container values, review the logic that sets or validates the date range.
  Modify the validation logic if future dates should be allowed, or add appropriate error handling.
  
  
  
  Check System Date Settings:
  
  Confirm the system date (transaction /nSICF or /nSTZAC for time zone settings) is correct.
  Sometimes system date inconsistencies can cause unexpected validation errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WI (Workflow)
  Transaction Codes: Workflow Builder (SWDD), Workflow Logs (SWI1), or any custom report/workflow triggering date ranges.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to message WI108 for specific patches or corrections.
  Common Contexts:
  
  Workflow start conditions based on date intervals.
  Reports or batch jobs with date range selection.
  Date validations in custom developments or enhancements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WI108: Lower limit of date is in the future
  
  
  Cause
  Start date (lower limit) set to a future date
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the start date to today or earlier; adjust logic if future dates are valid
  
  
  Related Areas
  Workflow date validations, report selection screens, custom code date checks
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.