How To Fix FOPC_UI071 - Enter a date under "Object from Date"

FOPC_UI071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPC_UI - Messages from the MIC-UI

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter a date under "Object from Date"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPC_UI071 - Enter a date under "Object from Date" ?

  The SAP error message FOPC_UI071 indicates that a date must be entered in the "Object from Date" field. This error typically occurs in the context of financial planning or reporting within SAP, particularly when using the Financial Planning and Consolidation (FPC) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a date input in the "Object from Date" field, but that field is either left blank or contains an invalid date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a planning object.
  When running reports that require a date range.
  When the system expects a date for filtering or processing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Valid Date: Go to the "Object from Date" field and enter a valid date. Ensure that the date format matches the expected format in your SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  
  
  Check Date Range: If you