How To Fix O8119 - Please enter a start date

O8119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Please enter a start date

What causes this issue?

A start date has not been entered.

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 valid date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8119 - Please enter a start date ?

  The SAP error message O8119, which states "Please enter a start date," typically occurs in the context of planning or scheduling activities within SAP, such as in the Production Planning (PP) module or Project System (PS) module. This error indicates that a required field for a start date has not been filled in, which is necessary for the system to process the request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a start date in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a start date for certain processes, and these settings may not be properly defined.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have overlooked the field or entered data in an incorrect format.
  User Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Start Date: The immediate solution is to ensure that