How To Fix 5U505 - Enter end date

5U505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Enter end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U505 - Enter end date ?

  The SAP error message 5U505: "Enter end date" typically occurs in the context of time management or project management modules, where a date range is required for a specific operation, such as entering a time record, scheduling a project, or defining a validity period for a certain entry.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects an end date to be provided, but it is either missing or incorrectly formatted. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a time record without specifying an end date.
  When defining a project or task that requires a start and end date.
  When entering data in a form that has mandatory fields for date ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields, particularly the end date field. If it is not visible, check if there is an option to expand or reveal additional fields.
  
  
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