How To Fix EDATEX039 - Choose due date control with suitable type of reference period

EDATEX039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Choose due date control with suitable type of reference period

What causes this issue?

The type of reference period for the due date control does not
correspond to the type of reference period for the DATEX basic process.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX039 - Choose due date control with suitable type of reference period ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX039, which states "Choose due date control with suitable type of reference period," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with due date control settings in the context of financial or logistics processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a suitable due date control method based on the reference period you have selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Reference Period: The reference period you have chosen does not match the expected type for the due date control. This can happen if the reference period is not defined correctly in the system or if it does not align with the due date control settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the due date control settings. This could involve missing or incorrect entries in the customizing settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the transaction or master data that