How To Fix J2638 - &4 Closing date (DSCHLUSS) for the order is not filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 638

• Message text: &4 Closing date (DSCHLUSS) for the order is not filled

What causes this issue?

A security order should be costed using the NPV method. For discounting
of future cash flows, the yield curve from the closing date of the
transaction is used (market interest date). This date, however, has not
been filled.

System Response

The order can not be costed.

How to fix this error?

Fill in the closting date (DSCHLUSS) in the security order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2638 - &4 Closing date (DSCHLUSS) for the order is not filled ?

  The SAP error message J2638, which states that the "Closing date (DSCHLUSS) for the order is not filled," typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or other types of orders in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a closing date for the order, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Closing Date: The primary cause of this error is that the closing date field (DSCHLUSS) for the order is not populated. This field is essential for the system to determine when the order should be considered complete.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that requires a closing date to be filled before it can be processed further.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the order type or in the system that require a closing date to be mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Fill the Closing Date: 
  
  Navigate to the order in question (e.g., production order, maintenance order).
  Go to the relevant tab where the closing date (DSCHLUSS) can be entered.
  Input the appropriate closing date for the order.
  Save the changes and try to process the order again.
  
  
  
  Check Order Status: 
  
  Ensure that the order is in a status that allows for the entry of a closing date. If the order is already completed or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status first.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If the closing date is consistently missing for multiple orders, review the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the order type configuration (transaction code OPL8 for production orders, for example) to ensure that the closing date is set as a required field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the order type you are working with, as there may be additional requirements or settings that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit the order and fill in the closing date.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order), IW32 (Change Maintenance Order), or others depending on the type of order you are dealing with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues with closing dates.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing closing date and ensuring that all relevant configurations and statuses are correct, you should be able to resolve the J2638 error message.