How To Fix OB014 - 'Date from' must be entered

OB014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: 'Date from' must be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB014 - 'Date from' must be entered ?

  The SAP error message OB014, which states "'Date from' must be entered," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or configuration settings where a date range is required. This error indicates that the system expects a starting date to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a value in the 'Date from' field when it is required for the transaction or configuration.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require a date range, and if the user is trying to execute it without providing the necessary dates, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings in the system may require a date to be specified for certain processes, and if these settings are not correctly configured, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Required Date: The simplest solution is to go back to