How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE085 - Data input error (Item &1, posting date missing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Data input error (Item &1, posting date missing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE085 - Data input error (Item &1, posting date missing) ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE085 Data input error (Item &1, posting date missing) typically indicates that there is a missing posting date for a specific item in a document or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, goods movements, or other transactions that require a posting date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The most direct cause of this error is that the posting date field is not filled in for the specified item (Item &1).
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the posting date field while entering data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document type or transaction type that does not enforce the posting date requirement correctly.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, they might be affecting the data input process, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the transaction or document where the error occurred. Ensure that the posting date is filled in for the item indicated by &1.
  Correct the Posting Date: If the posting date is missing, enter the appropriate date in the relevant field and try to post the document again.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for the document type or transaction type to ensure that the posting date is a required field.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is not inadvertently clearing or skipping the posting date field.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific transaction or document type you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document), MIGO (Goods Movement), or others where this error can occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has implemented user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs), review them to see if they are affecting the posting date field.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, try replicating the issue with different data inputs to see if the error is consistent.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.