How To Fix 5U138 - Enter both a cut-off day and month or leave both empty

5U138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Enter both a cut-off day and month or leave both empty

What causes this issue?

You have entered only half of the combination of the day and month for
the cutoff day.

System Response

The system needs a complete date to be able to save it as a cutoff
day.

How to fix this error?

Enter the day and the month or clear both.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U138 - Enter both a cut-off day and month or leave both empty ?

  The SAP error message 5U138 indicates that there is an issue with the input of cut-off day and month in a specific transaction or configuration. This error typically arises when the system expects both the cut-off day and month to be filled in together or left empty. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs when the user attempts to enter a cut-off day and month, but one of them is filled while the other is left empty. For example, if you enter a cut-off day (e.g., 15) but do not enter a cut-off month, the system will trigger this error.
  This can happen in various contexts, such as when configuring payment terms, billing, or other date-related settings in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the cut-off day and cut-off month are either filled in together or left completely empty. 
  
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