How To Fix GHO_FC_DIF005 - Enter Project Effective From date

GHO_FC_DIF005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_FC_DIF - Message class for DIF Forecasting

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter Project Effective From date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_FC_DIF005 - Enter Project Effective From date ?

  The SAP error message GHO_FC_DIF005, which prompts the user to "Enter Project Effective From date," typically occurs in the context of project management or financial controlling within SAP. This error indicates that a required date field, specifically the "Effective From" date for a project, has not been filled in or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a value in the "Effective From" date field when creating or modifying a project.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management module that require this date to be filled in for certain processes.
  Data Validation: The system may have validation rules that enforce the entry of this date to ensure that project data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Effective From Date: 
  
  Navigate to the project creation or modification screen.
  Locate the "Effective From" date field.
  Enter a valid date that represents when the project is