How To Fix FCC0503 - Specify a start time

FCC0503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC0 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Specify a start time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC0503 - Specify a start time ?

  The SAP error message FCC0503, which states "Specify a start time," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes that require a specific time frame for execution. This error is often encountered in the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, particularly when dealing with credit management or cash management processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a start time to be specified, but the required time parameter is either missing or not correctly filled in. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Running a report or transaction that requires a time range.
  Scheduling a job or process that needs a defined start time.
  Configuring settings in a module that requires time parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCC0503 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially those related to time (like start time), are filled in correctly. Look for any