How To Fix IDFI280 - Posting Date should be selected for Reporting Category F01DGS

IDFI280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Posting Date should be selected for Reporting Category F01DGS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI280 - Posting Date should be selected for Reporting Category F01DGS ?

  The SAP error message IDFI280, which states "Posting Date should be selected for Reporting Category F01DGS," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or document posting in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific posting date to be selected for transactions that fall under the reporting category F01DGS.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The most common cause of this error is that the posting date has not been specified in the transaction or document you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Reporting Category: The reporting category F01DGS may have specific requirements that necessitate a posting date, and if these requirements are not met, the error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how posting dates are handled for specific reporting categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Posting Date: Ensure that you have selected a valid posting date in the transaction or document you are trying to post. This