How To Fix EDATEX040 - Choose due date control without specifying reference period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Choose due date control without specifying reference period

What causes this issue?

For DATEX process &v1& you have chosen
<DS:DE.E_DEXSCHEDTYPE>asynchronous</> data sending.
If you choose asynchronous data sending, no reference periods are
planned for the due dates.
You have chosen a due date control with a definition for the reference
period.

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 that does not have a reference period.

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 EDATEX040 - Choose due date control without specifying reference period ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX040 indicates that there is an issue with the due date control settings in the system. Specifically, it suggests that a due date control has been chosen without specifying a reference period, which is necessary for the system to calculate due dates correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Configuration Issue: The due date control has been set up in a way that requires a reference period, but none has been specified.
  Missing Data: The necessary reference period data might not have been entered in the relevant configuration or master data.
  User Input Error: When creating or modifying a document, the user may have selected a due date control that requires additional parameters without providing them.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the due date control in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Sales and Distribution).
  Ensure that the due date control you are using is correctly configured and that a reference period is specified.
  
  
  
  Specify Reference Period:
  
  If you are working with a transaction or document that requires a reference period, make sure to enter the appropriate reference period in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., customer, vendor, or material master) to ensure that all necessary fields related to due date control and reference periods are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to due date control to understand the requirements and ensure that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of specifying all required fields when working with due date controls to prevent this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDATEX040 error and ensure that your due date control settings are functioning correctly.