How To Fix J2562 - &4 Specify the costing key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 562

• Message text: &4 Specify the costing key date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2562 - &4 Specify the costing key date ?

  The SAP error message J2562, which states "Specify the costing key date," typically occurs in the context of product costing or when working with cost estimates in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific date to determine the costing data for a material or product.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A costing key date has not been specified in the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  The system needs a costing key date to retrieve the correct cost estimates or valuation data for the material.
  The costing key date is essential for determining the validity of cost estimates, especially if there are multiple cost estimates for different periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error J2562, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify the Costing Key Date:
  
  When prompted for the costing key date, enter a valid date that corresponds to the period for which you want to retrieve the cost data. This date