How To Fix /BA1/F4_IR010 - Specify a date range

/BA1/F4_IR010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_IR -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Specify a date range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR010 - Specify a date range ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR010 Specify a date range typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a date range input, but the required date fields are either not filled in or are incorrectly specified. This error is common in various SAP modules where date filtering is necessary for data retrieval or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Inputs: The user has not entered any dates in the required date fields.
  Incorrect Date Format: The dates entered may not be in the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Invalid Date Range: The start date may be later than the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  Field Configuration: The date fields may not be configured correctly in the transaction or report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Date Range: Ensure that both the start date and end date fields are filled in. Make sure to specify a valid range.
  Check Date Format: Verify that the dates are entered in