How To Fix CMM_MEV_GEN_BO016 - Posting date missing

CMM_MEV_GEN_BO016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MEV_GEN_BO - Messages for Accrual Document BO for PEV

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Posting date missing

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CMM_MEV_GEN_BO016 - Details

• The SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_BO016, which indicates that the "Posting date is missing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to create or process a document (such as a journal entry, invoice, or other financial transaction) without specifying a posting date. This posting date is crucial for the system to determine the accounting period in which the transaction should be recorded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The most straightforward cause is that the user did not enter a posting date in the relevant field.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a posting date to be filled in for certain types of transactions.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the posting date field or made an error while entering data.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling the posting date correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Posting Date: