How To Fix DV473 - Job ID &1: Key date could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DV - EHS: Messages for Report Shipping

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Job ID &1: Key date could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DV473 - Job ID &1: Key date could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message DV473 ("Job ID &1: Key date could not be determined") typically occurs in the context of background job processing, particularly when the system is unable to determine a key date for a job that is being executed. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Key Date Configuration: The key date for the job might not be configured correctly in the job definition or in the related master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the relevant tables that the job relies on to determine the key date.
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job might be scheduled incorrectly, or there may be issues with the job's parameters that prevent the system from determining the key date.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required to determine the key date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the job configuration in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job) to ensure that all necessary parameters, including the key date, are correctly set.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master) is complete and correctly maintained. Look for any missing or inconsistent entries that could affect the key date determination.
  Job Parameters: Verify the parameters used in the job. If the job is dependent on specific dates or periods, ensure that these are correctly defined.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific job or transaction to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the job execution to identify where the key date determination is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DV473 error and implement a solution to resolve it.