How To Fix WOD1006 - Date is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD1 - Messages for Function Group WOD1

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Date is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD1006 - Date is not valid ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WOD1006 - Date is not valid
  
  Cause:
  The error message WOD1006 typically occurs when a date entered in a transaction or a master data record is not valid according to the system's date validation rules. This can happen due to:
  
  The date format entered does not match the expected format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY vs MM/DD/YYYY).
  The date is outside the allowed range (e.g., a date in the future or too far in the past).
  The date field is left blank or contains invalid characters.
  The date does not comply with the fiscal year variant or posting period settings.
  The date is inconsistent with other related dates in the document or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WOD1006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Format:
  
  Ensure the date is entered in the correct format as per your SAP system settings (usually DD.MM.YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD).
  
  
  Validate Date Range:
  
  Verify that the date is within the allowed posting periods and fiscal year variant. For example, if the date is outside the open posting periods, the system will reject it.
  
  
  Check for Blank or Invalid Characters:
  
  Make sure the date field is not empty and does not contain any invalid characters or spaces.
  
  
  Review Related Dates:
  
  If the date is part of a document with multiple date fields (e.g., document date, posting date, delivery date), ensure all dates are consistent and logical.
  
  
  Check System Settings:  
  
  Verify the fiscal year variant and posting period settings in transaction OB52.
  Confirm that the date is not blocked by any custom validation or user exit.
  
  
  
  Correct the Date and Retry:
  
  After correcting the date, save or post the document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  OB52 – Maintain Posting Periods  
  FB50 / FB60 / FB70 – Financial Document Entry (where date validation often occurs)  
  MM01 / MM02 – Material Master (date fields in master data)  
  VA01 / VA02 – Sales Order (date fields in sales documents)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WOD1006 or date validation issues.
  
  
  User Exits / BAdIs:
  
  Custom validations might be implemented that restrict date entries. Review any custom code if standard checks do not resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WOD1006 - Date is not valid means the date entered does not meet SAP's validation criteria. Verify the date format, ensure it is within allowed posting periods, check for blanks or invalid characters, and confirm consistency with related dates. Adjust the date accordingly and retry the transaction.
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.