How To Fix KD234 - Enter a valuation date

KD234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Enter a valuation date

What causes this issue?

The sender is to be settled to an asset, but there is no reference
date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

There are three ways to store a reference date:
- as capitalizaion date in the asset master record
- in the sender settlement rule (parameters)
- when starting settlement

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KD234 - Details

• The SAP error message KD234, which states "Enter a valuation date," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or profitability analysis. This error indicates that a required field for the valuation date has not been filled in, which is necessary for processing certain transactions or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Date: The most common cause of this error is that the valuation date field is left blank when it is required for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that require a valuation date for specific processes.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the valuation date due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Valuation Date: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid valuation date in the relevant field. This date typically represents the date