How To Fix IM511 - Time only useful in connection with a date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Time only useful in connection with a date

What causes this issue?

You entered a time but no date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM511 - Time only useful in connection with a date ?

  The SAP error message IM511 ("Time only useful in connection with a date") typically occurs when a time value is provided without an associated date in a context where both are required. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in logistics and inventory management, where time and date are often used together for scheduling, planning, or reporting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A time field is populated without a corresponding date field.
  The system expects both date and time to be provided for a specific operation, such as creating a delivery, scheduling a task, or entering a time stamp.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM511 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the date and time fields are filled in the relevant transaction or screen. If you are entering a time, make sure to also specify the corresponding date.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs frequently in a specific transaction,