How To Fix IDGT_DC003 - Enter a valid start date

IDGT_DC003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDGT_DC - GTI Message for Online Integration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a valid start date

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IDGT_DC003 - Details

• The SAP error message IDGT_DC003 "Enter a valid start date" typically occurs when a user is trying to enter a date in a field that requires a valid date format or a date that falls within an acceptable range. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying records in modules like SAP Data Management, SAP SuccessFactors, or other applications that involve date inputs.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered does not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The date entered is outside the acceptable range defined by the system (e.g., a date in the past or future that is not allowed).
  Field Restrictions: The field may have specific restrictions or validations that are not being met (e.g., a start date must be before an end date).
  System Settings: User-specific or system-wide settings may restrict the dates that can be entered.
  
  Solutions:
  
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