How To Fix EMDUS020 - Date field is empty

EMDUS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMDUS -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Date field is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMDUS020 - Date field is empty ?

  The SAP error message EMDUS020, which states "Date field is empty," typically occurs when a required date field in a transaction or process is not filled in. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, report generation, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user did not enter a date in a required field.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., through an interface or batch job), the date field may not have been populated correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a date field to be filled, but the settings are not being adhered to.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to enter data in certain fields, leading to empty fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required date fields are filled in before executing the transaction