How To Fix MIMA074 - Enter a due date, either at the beginning or the end of the period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMA - Messages for Master Data Admin. Insurance Object

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Enter a due date, either at the beginning or the end of the period

What causes this issue?

As the reporting interval is a period, you must define whether the due
date lies at the beginning or at the end.

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 a due date, either at the beginning or at the end of the period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMA074 - Enter a due date, either at the beginning or the end of the period ?

  The SAP error message MIMA074, which states "Enter a due date, either at the beginning or the end of the period," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material requirements planning (MRP) when a user is trying to execute a transaction that requires a due date to be specified.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A user is attempting to create or modify a document (like a purchase order, sales order, or production order) that requires a due date for processing.
  The due date is either missing or incorrectly specified, meaning that the system cannot determine the start or end of the period for the transaction.
  The date format may not be recognized by the system, or the date entered does not fall within the acceptable range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MIMA074 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entry: Ensure that you have entered a due date in the appropriate field. The due date should either be the start or the end of the period you are working with.
  
  
  Correct Format: Verify that the date is in the correct format as per your system settings. The format may vary based on regional settings (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  
  
  Valid Date Range: Ensure that the date you are entering falls within a valid range. For example, it should not be a past date if the system does not allow it.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently facing this issue, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in the SAP system related to date handling for the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to understand the requirements for entering due dates.
  
  
  Seek Help from IT Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance. They may need to check for any underlying configuration issues or system errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to inventory management, such as MIGO (Goods Movement), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering due dates correctly and the implications of missing or incorrect dates in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MIMA074 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.