How To Fix MPE_CER_MSGS010 - Enter expiration date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CER_MSGS - Certificate Messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Enter expiration date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS010 - Enter expiration date. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS010 with the prompt "Enter expiration date" typically occurs in the context of managing certificates or licenses within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required expiration date for a certificate or license has not been provided, which is necessary for the system to validate the validity period of the certificate or license.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Expiration Date: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered an expiration date for a certificate or license that is being created or modified.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is preventing the expiration date from being recognized or saved.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the field for entering the expiration date or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Expiration Date: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the certificate or license is being created or modified.
  Locate the field for the expiration date and enter a valid date.
  Ensure that the date format is correct as per the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  If the expiration date field is not visible or editable, check the configuration settings for the certificate or license management module in SAP.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are enabled and that there are no restrictions preventing the entry of the expiration date.
  
  
  
  Validation: 
  
  After entering the expiration date, validate the entry to ensure that it meets any business rules or constraints defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing certificates or licenses in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after entering the expiration date, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials specific to the module you are working with for additional context on managing certificates and licenses.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., for managing certificates) that may help in navigating the system more effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully enter the required expiration date.