How To Fix 8Z208 - Do not enter a calculation start date for an update run

8Z208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Do not enter a calculation start date for an update run

What causes this issue?

If the adjustment program is run in posting mode, that means, it is run
to generate adjustment postings, the adjustment start date is
determined per account from the date of the last adjustment.

System Response

The program is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a startdate for calculation only if you want to run the
program in statistical mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z208 - Do not enter a calculation start date for an update run ?

  The SAP error message 8Z208 ("Do not enter a calculation start date for an update run") typically occurs in the context of running a report or transaction that involves updating data, such as a financial or logistics update. This error indicates that the system does not allow a calculation start date to be specified when performing an update run.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to prevent users from entering a calculation start date during an update run. This is likely due to the nature of the update process, which is designed to process all relevant data without the need for a specific starting point.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction Settings: Ensure that you are not entering a calculation start date in the fields where it is not allowed. If you are running a report or transaction that has an