How To Fix KA457 - No posting date was entered / the posting date was deleted.

KA457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 457

• Message text: No posting date was entered / the posting date was deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA457 - No posting date was entered / the posting date was deleted. ?

  The SAP error message KA457 ("No posting date was entered / the posting date was deleted") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with asset accounting or similar modules. This error indicates that the system requires a posting date for the transaction, but none has been provided or the existing date has been removed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The user did not enter a posting date in the transaction screen.
  Deleted Posting Date: The posting date field was inadvertently cleared or deleted.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a posting date for certain transactions, and these settings are not being met.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the posting date field or made an error while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Posting Date: Ensure that a valid posting date is entered in the relevant field before attempting to save or post the transaction.
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