How To Fix J3236 - Enter the position date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Enter the position date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3236 - Enter the position date ?

  The SAP error message J3236, which states "Enter the position date," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or other modules where position management is involved. This error indicates that a required field for the position date has not been filled in, which is necessary for processing certain actions related to positions, such as hiring, transfers, or organizational changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a position date in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that requires a position date for certain transactions, and this requirement is not being met.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or view the position date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J3236 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter the Position Date:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field