How To Fix EDATEX038 - Choose due date control with cyclical due dates

EDATEX038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Choose due date control with cyclical due dates

What causes this issue?

You have allocated a due date control with event-related due dates to
DATEX process &v1& of the DATEX definition.
DATEX process &v1& is marked as a <DS:DE.E_DEXSCHEDTYPE>scheduled</>
process. Scheduled DATEX processes can only have cyclical due dates.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a due date control with cyclical due dates.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX038 - Choose due date control with cyclical due dates ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX038, which states "Choose due date control with cyclical due dates," typically occurs in the context of managing due dates for tasks or activities in SAP, particularly when dealing with cyclical scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific configuration for due date control that is not met. It can occur in scenarios where:
  
  Cyclical Due Dates: The system is set up to handle cyclical due dates, but the configuration or selection made does not align with this requirement.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the relevant configuration (like the task or activity type) do not support cyclical due dates.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for cyclical due date control are not defined or are incorrectly set.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDATEX038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Project System, Maintenance, etc.) and ensure that cyclical due date control is