How To Fix M2733 - There is no date field (DATS type) in your structure!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 733

• Message text: There is no date field (DATS type) in your structure!

What causes this issue?

Your communication structure does not contain a date field of the type
DATS.

System Response

The date field with type DATS is needed to determine the period.
Without this field, periodic updating cannot take place.

How to fix this error?

Insert a date field of the type DATS (preferably BUDAT) into your
communication structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2733 - There is no date field (DATS type) in your structure! ?

  The SAP error message M2733, "There is no date field (DATS type) in your structure," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a date field, but the structure you are working with does not contain any fields of the DATS data type. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying a report, a data structure, or a function module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Field: The structure you are using does not have a field defined with the DATS data type, which is necessary for operations that involve dates.
  Incorrect Structure Definition: The structure may have been defined incorrectly or may not have been updated to include the necessary date fields.
  Data Mapping Issues: If you are mapping data from one structure to another, the target structure may not have the required date fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add a Date Field: Modify the structure to include a field of the DATS type. This can be done in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) by adding a new field with the appropriate data type.
  
  Go to transaction SE11.
  Enter the name of the structure and click on "Change."
  Add a new field with the data type DATS.
  Activate the structure after making changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Mapping: If you are working with multiple structures, ensure that the mapping between them includes the necessary date fields. Adjust the mapping logic if needed.
  
  
  Review Function Modules or Reports: If the error occurs in a specific function module or report, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the structure and that the structure has the required fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields for a specific operation, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific transaction or function you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DATS Data Type: In SAP ABAP, the DATS data type is used to represent date values. It typically has a length of 8 characters and follows the format YYYYMMDD.
  ABAP Dictionary (SE11): This is the tool used to define and manage database objects, including tables, views, and structures in SAP.
  Debugging: If you are unable to identify the issue, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and see where the error is being triggered.
  
  By ensuring that your structure includes the necessary date fields and that your data mappings are correct, you should be able to resolve the M2733 error.