How To Fix /ISDFPS/MISC653 - Start date for material &1 is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MISC -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Start date for material &1 is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC653 - Start date for material &1 is not specified ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC653 Start date for material &1 is not specified typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a material is being processed, but the system cannot find a specified start date for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the start date for the specified material (denoted by &1) has not been defined in the relevant master data or planning data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the data model that prevent the start date from being recognized.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may have been an error in the data transfer process that resulted in missing start date information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: 
  
  Go to the material master data in SAP and verify if the start date is specified for the material in question. If it is missing, you will need to enter the appropriate start date.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that the start date is a required field and that it is being correctly populated during planning runs.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If the start date is not maintained, you can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to add the start date or use relevant planning transactions to update the data.
  
  
  
  Check Data Transfer Processes:
  
  If the data is being imported from another system, review the data transfer processes to ensure that all necessary fields, including the start date, are being correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with (IBP, APO, etc.) for any additional requirements regarding start dates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, MD04, or any specific transaction related to your planning area.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.