How To Fix HRPIQ001043 - Choose a key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ001 - Messages for General Use (Function-Independent)

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Choose a key date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ001043 - Choose a key date ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ001043, which states "Choose a key date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a specific key date to process the request, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Date: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a key date in the relevant field. The key date is essential for determining the validity of the data being processed (e.g., employment status, benefits, etc.).
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require a key date that is not being provided by the user.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a key date for certain operations, and these settings may not be aligned with the user's actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Key Date: When prompted with this error, the user should