How To Fix 62243 - Enter reference date

62243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Enter reference date

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a reference date.

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?

You must assign a reference date to assign service charges to an
account. This reference date identifies the settlement period of the
settlement unit for which the service charge are incurred.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62243 - Enter reference date ?

  The SAP error message 62243, which states "Enter reference date," typically occurs in the context of certain transactions or processes where a date is required but has not been provided. This error can arise in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM), depending on the specific transaction being executed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of a required reference date in the transaction you are trying to execute. This date is often necessary for calculations, validations, or to determine the context of the transaction (e.g., posting a document, running a report, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Look for the field labeled "Reference Date" or similar in the transaction screen where the error occurred.
  
  
  Enter a Valid Date: Input a valid date in the required format (usually in the format of DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY, depending on your system settings).
  
  
  Check Transaction Documentation: