How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE047 - Enter a key date reference

FTI_LDB_MESSAGE047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Enter a key date reference

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FTI_LDB_MESSAGE047 - Details

• The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE047 ("Enter a key date reference") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial statements or data that requires a specific date reference for processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a key date (such as a posting date, valuation date, or reporting date), but the date has not been provided or is missing. The system needs this key date to determine the context of the financial data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a key date in the relevant field. This could be a date field in a report or transaction screen where the system expects a date input.
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings: If you are using a specific transaction code, check the settings or parameters to ensure that