How To Fix 5M056 - Enter the date of purchase and the date of registration

5M056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Enter the date of purchase and the date of registration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M056 - Enter the date of purchase and the date of registration ?

  The SAP error message 5M056, which states "Enter the date of purchase and the date of registration," typically occurs in the context of asset management or when dealing with fixed assets in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires specific information regarding the asset's purchase and registration dates, which are essential for proper asset accounting and management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error usually arises when the user attempts to create or modify an asset record without entering the required fields for the date of purchase and the date of registration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset management module that enforce the requirement for these dates.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may overlook these fields or enter them incorrectly, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Dates: 
  
  Navigate to the asset master record or the transaction where the error occurred.
  Ensure that both the Date of Purchase and Date of Registration fields