How To Fix KM898 - Specify the posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Specify the posting date

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the default system posting date, without specifying an
alternative posting date.

System Response

Processing is impossible without a posting date.

How to fix this error?

Enter a posting date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM898 - Specify the posting date ?

  The SAP error message KM898, which states "Specify the posting date," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a posting date to be specified for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a posting date in the relevant field when trying to create or post a transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a posting date to be explicitly defined for certain types of transactions.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the posting date field or entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Posting Date: Ensure that you enter a valid posting date in the designated field before attempting to save or post the transaction.
  Check Field Requirements: Review the transaction screen to ensure that all required fields,