How To Fix AC494 - You must maintain the day and month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 494

• Message text: You must maintain the day and month

What causes this issue?

The fields 'day' and 'month' are required entry fields for primary rule
7 for determining the asset value 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?

Enter both a month and day.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC494 - You must maintain the day and month ?

  The SAP error message AC494, "You must maintain the day and month," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the date fields in the asset master data or during transactions related to asset management. This error indicates that the system requires both the day and month to be specified for a date field, but one or both of these components are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Date Entry: The most common cause is that a date field (such as the acquisition date, retirement date, or other relevant date fields) has been entered without specifying both the day and month.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to the inability to interpret the date correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that require specific date formats or mandatory fields that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Fields: Review