How To Fix FTOE_CORE266 - No key date or snapshot specified for data retrieval

FTOE_CORE266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTOE_CORE -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: No key date or snapshot specified for data retrieval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTOE_CORE266 - No key date or snapshot specified for data retrieval ?

  The SAP error message FTOE_CORE266 indicates that there is no key date or snapshot specified for data retrieval in the context of financial transactions or reporting. This error typically arises in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when the system requires a specific date or snapshot to fetch relevant data, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Date/Snapshot: The most common cause is that the user did not specify a key date or snapshot when attempting to execute a report or transaction that requires this information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to retrieve data without a specified date.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required date or snapshot in the selection screen of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Key Date/Snapshot: When executing the transaction or report, ensure that you enter a valid key date or