How To Fix 5A447 - Only one date can be specified when specific days/hours are entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 447

• Message text: Only one date can be specified when specific days/hours are entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A447 - Only one date can be specified when specific days/hours are entered ?

  The SAP error message 5A447 indicates that there is a conflict in the date input when you are trying to specify specific days or hours in a transaction or report. This error typically arises when the system expects a single date input but multiple dates or a range of dates are inadvertently provided.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to enter specific days or hours along with a date range or multiple dates.
  The system is designed to accept either a specific date or specific days/hours, but not both at the same time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the fields where you have entered dates. Ensure that you are not mixing specific dates with specific days or hours. You should only provide one type of input.
  
  
  Use Only One Date Type: If you need to specify a date, do not enter specific days or hours. Conversely, if you are specifying days or hours, do not enter a date.
  
  
  Clear Unnecessary Fields: If you have filled in multiple fields, clear the ones that are not necessary for your transaction or report.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required input format, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  Test with Different Inputs: If you are still encountering issues, try different combinations of inputs to identify what the system accepts without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes where date inputs are required, such as in planning, scheduling, or reporting transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.