How To Fix CRD_MDA179 - Supplied date is initial

CRD_MDA179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_MDA - Messages for Master Data Administration - Credentialing

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Supplied date is initial

What causes this issue?

While determining a time stamp from the date and time, the system
determined that the date is initial. Therefore no time stamp can be
determined.

System Response

The incorrect assignment is not created on the database.

How to fix this error?

Call the process to create assignments using consistent data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_MDA179 - Supplied date is initial ?

  The SAP error message CRD_MDA179, which states "Supplied date is initial," typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing where a date field is expected to have a value, but it is either left blank or not properly initialized. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to master data, planning, or scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Input: The most common cause is that a required date field has not been filled in. This could be a start date, end date, or any other date-related field that is mandatory for the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Data Initialization Issues: If the system is expecting a date but receives an initial (null or empty) value, it will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the specific transaction might not be set up correctly, leading to this error when certain conditions are not met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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