How To Fix >I004 - Enter the 'Valid from' date

>I004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >I -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter the 'Valid from' date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >I004 - Enter the 'Valid from' date ?

  The SAP error message I004: Enter the 'Valid from' date typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify a record that requires a validity date, but the 'Valid from' date field has not been filled in. This error is common in various SAP modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Human Capital Management (HCM), where date validity is crucial for the data integrity and business processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The 'Valid from' date field is left blank when it is mandatory for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may require a validity date for certain records, and if this is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  User Error: The user may not be aware that the field is required or may have overlooked it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the 'Valid from' Date: 
  
  Go back to the transaction screen where the error