How To Fix 5Y131 - You must enter the request date

5Y131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 131

• Message text: You must enter the request date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y131 - You must enter the request date ?

  The SAP error message 5Y131 ("You must enter the request date") typically occurs in the context of creating or processing requests in SAP, such as in the areas of project management, service requests, or other transactional processes where a date is required.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a required field for the request date has not been filled in. This could happen due to:
  
  The user not entering a date in the designated field.
  The date field being disabled or hidden due to configuration settings.
  A system or user interface issue that prevents the date from being captured correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields, especially the request date field. Look for any asterisks (*) or indicators that denote mandatory fields.
  
  
  Enable the Date Field: If the date field is not visible or editable, check the configuration settings or user permissions