How To Fix KG318 - Do not enter time without date

KG318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Do not enter time without date

What causes this issue?

If you enter a time, you also have to enter a 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?

Enter either
date and time or
date only or
neither date nor time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG318 - Do not enter time without date ?

  The SAP error message KG318 ("Do not enter time without date") typically occurs in the context of time management or time recording in SAP, particularly when dealing with time entries in modules like Controlling (CO) or Human Capital Management (HCM). This error indicates that a time entry has been attempted without a corresponding date, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to enter a time value (like hours worked) without specifying a date.
  The system requires both a date and time for proper processing and validation of time entries.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing field in the data entry screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG318 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the date and time fields are filled out correctly. The date should be in the correct format as per your system's configuration.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are an