How To Fix MY021 - Specify a posting date

MY021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Specify a posting date

What causes this issue?

On the "Automatic price change" screen, you selected either the
"Generate batch input" field or the "Direct update" field without
specifying a posting date.

System Response

The system requires a posting date to be able to make price changes for
the correct date when running the batch input session or carrying out
direct updates.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to update prices, enter a posting date.
If you do not wish to update prices, select the "No update" field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY021 - Specify a posting date ?

  The SAP error message MY021, which states "Specify a posting date," typically occurs when a user attempts to post a document (such as a journal entry or a transaction) without providing a valid posting date. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The posting date field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  The system requires a posting date for the transaction being processed, and it cannot proceed without it.
  The user may be using a custom transaction or program that does not automatically populate the posting date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MY021 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Posting Date Field: Ensure that the posting date field is filled in with a valid date. The posting date should be within the allowed posting periods defined in the system.
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings: If you are using a custom transaction or program, check the