How To Fix DGEXC502 - VALDAT and EXCOBJECT fields must be filled

DGEXC502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGEXC - Messages for Exceptions to DG Regulations

• Message number: 502

• Message text: VALDAT and EXCOBJECT fields must be filled

What causes this issue?

To implement a customer-specific input help to search for exceptions,
the VALDAT and EXCOBJECT fields must be filled.

System Response

The system cannot determine any valid exceptions.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGEXC502 - VALDAT and EXCOBJECT fields must be filled ?

  The SAP error message DGEXC502 indicates that the fields VALDAT (Valuation Date) and EXCOBJECT (Exchange Object) must be filled in a particular transaction or process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in areas related to foreign currency valuation or exchange rate adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error arises when the system expects values in the VALDAT and EXCOBJECT fields, but they are either empty or not properly populated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these fields to be filled for certain transactions.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering these fields when processing a transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the VALDAT and EXCOBJECT fields are filled with the appropriate values before executing the transaction.
  
  VALDAT: This should be a valid date that represents the valuation date for the transaction.
  EXCOBJECT: This should be the relevant exchange object, which could be a specific