How To Fix OIUCM058 - Effective from date must be the first day of the month.

OIUCM058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM - E&P Common Messages Across All Sub-Systems

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Effective from date must be the first day of the month.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCM058 - Effective from date must be the first day of the month. ?

  The SAP error message OIUCM058, which states "Effective from date must be the first day of the month," typically occurs in the context of managing master data or configuration settings in SAP, particularly in modules related to Oil and Gas or similar industries where effective dates are crucial for data validity.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to enter an effective date that is not the first day of the month. In many SAP configurations, especially those dealing with pricing, contracts, or master data, the system requires that effective dates align with the start of a month. This is often due to business rules or system configurations that dictate how data changes are managed over time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Effective Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to enter is the first day of the month (e.g., 01/01/2023, 02/01/2023, etc.).
  
  
  Modify the Date: If the date you entered