How To Fix 5G245 - Enter either the expected placement date or the actual placement date

5G245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Enter either the expected placement date or the actual placement date

What causes this issue?

Either the field containing the expected placement date of the adoptive
child (<ZK>Expected placement</>) or the field containing the actual
placement date of the child (<ZK>Actual Placement</>) must be
maintained.
Note: The field <ZK>Expected placement i</>s not mandatory.<ZK>
</>Leave this field unfilled if there is an entry in the field <ZK>
Actual Placement.</>

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain one of these two fields with the relevant date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5G245 - Details

• The SAP error message 5G245, which states "Enter either the expected placement date or the actual placement date," typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics or project management modules, particularly when dealing with procurement or project planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to save or process a transaction that requires either an expected placement date or an actual placement date, but neither of these dates has been provided. This is often seen in scenarios involving purchase orders, project milestones, or other planning activities where date information is crucial for scheduling and tracking.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one of the required date fields is filled in. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Go to the relevant transaction screen where the error occurred. Look for the fields labeled "Expected Placement Date" and "Actual Placement Date."
  
  
  Enter a Date: 
  
  If you have