How To Fix M1009 - Enter a due date

M1009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M1 - Internal RW Documents

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Enter a due date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M1009 - Enter a due date ?

  The SAP error message M1009 "Enter a due date" typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when a user is trying to create or modify a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or production order) that requires a due date to be specified, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects a due date to be entered in a specific field, and it is either missing or not filled out correctly. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Creating a purchase order without specifying a delivery date.
  Entering a production order without a completion date.
  Failing to provide a due date in a sales order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M1009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the document you are trying to create or modify and locate the field where the due date is required.
  
  
  Enter a Due Date: Input a valid due date