How To Fix PA083 - This is a key date (specify a time)

PA083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 083

• Message text: This is a key date (specify a time)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA083 - This is a key date (specify a time) ?

  The SAP error message PA083 ("This is a key date (specify a time)") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when a key date is required for a specific action, such as creating or modifying an employee's record, infotype, or time-related data.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  A key date is not specified in a transaction that requires it.
  The system expects a specific date and time for processing, but it is missing or incorrectly formatted.
  The user is trying to perform an action that is dependent on a specific date (e.g., hiring, termination, or changes in employment status) without providing the necessary date and time.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PA083 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Key Date: When prompted, enter a valid key date and time in the required fields. Ensure that the date is in the correct format (usually YYYY-MM-DD) and that the time is specified if