How To Fix WU185 - Day & not allowed in month &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Day & not allowed in month &

What causes this issue?

When entering the date in the form 'Day.Month', a day was entered
that is not in the specified month.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU185 - Day & not allowed in month & ?

  The SAP error message WU185 ("Day & not allowed in month &") typically occurs when there is an issue with date handling in the system, particularly when the day specified in a date does not exist in the given month. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect date entries, leap year considerations, or system configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Entry: The user may have entered a date that does not exist, such as February 30 or April 31.
  Leap Year Issues: If the date is in February, and the year is not a leap year, entering February 29 will trigger this error.
  Date Format Issues: The date format may not be recognized correctly by the system, leading to misinterpretation of the day and month.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the date settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Input: Verify the date entered to ensure it is valid. For example, ensure that February has no more than 29 days, and that other months have the correct number of days.
  Correct Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as expected by the SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Review Leap Year Logic: If the date is in February, check if the year is a leap year and adjust the date accordingly.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to review the system configuration related to date handling.
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Module) to check the underlying logic that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to date handling in your specific version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for date handling and validation rules.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further investigation.