How To Fix MM_PUR_SES021 - Please maintain the service performance date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Please maintain the service performance date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES021 - Please maintain the service performance date ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES021, which states "Please maintain the service performance date," typically occurs in the context of service procurement or service entry sheets in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a service performance date to be specified for the service entry.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A service entry sheet is created without specifying the service performance date.
  The service performance date is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  The system settings or configuration may require a service performance date to be mandatory for certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM_PUR_SES021 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Service Entry Sheet:
  
  Navigate to the service entry sheet that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the service performance date is filled in. This date typically represents when the service was performed.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Service Performance Date:
  
  If the service performance date is missing, enter the appropriate date in the relevant field.
  Make sure the date format is correct and adheres to your organization's date settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the error persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. It may be necessary to review the settings for service entry sheets to ensure that the service performance date is set as a required field.
  This can be done by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and checking the settings under Materials Management > Purchasing > Service Management.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain service entry sheets and related data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields or the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to service procurement and service entry sheets.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ML81N (Service Entry Sheet) to create or modify service entry sheets.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in service procurement are trained on the importance of maintaining the service performance date and other critical fields in the service entry process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES021 error and successfully maintain the service performance date in your SAP system.