How To Fix 3I043 - Fill in correctly the start date '01.01.&' and end date '31.12.&'

3I043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Fill in correctly the start date '01.01.&' and end date '31.12.&'

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3I043 - Details

• The SAP error message 3I043 typically indicates that there is an issue with the date format or the date values being entered in a specific transaction or report. The message suggests that the start and end dates need to be filled in correctly, and it provides a format for the dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The dates may not be entered in the expected format. SAP usually requires dates to be in a specific format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY).
  Invalid Date Values: The dates entered may not be valid (e.g., a start date that is later than the end date).
  Missing Date Fields: One or both of the date fields may be left blank.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings or configurations that affect how dates are processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the dates are entered in the correct format. For example, use 01.01.2023 for January 1, 2023.
  Validate Date Values: Make sure that the start