How To Fix 5A070 - Specify a start date

5A070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Specify a start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A070 - Specify a start date ?

  The SAP error message 5A070: "Specify a start date" typically occurs when a user is trying to execute a transaction or process that requires a start date to be specified, but it has not been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in areas related to planning, scheduling, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A required field for the start date is left blank.
  The user is trying to execute a report, transaction, or function that necessitates a start date for processing.
  The system is expecting a date input in a specific format, and the input is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields, particularly the start date field. Look for any fields labeled "Start Date" or similar.
  
  
  Correct Format: Make sure that the date is entered in the correct format as expected by the system