How To Fix /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI051 - Determine start and end date failed

/PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Determine start and end date failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI051 - Determine start and end date failed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI051: Determine start and end date failed typically occurs in the context of logging or reporting functions within SAP, particularly when the system is unable to determine the appropriate start and end dates for a given process or report. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect input parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Date Parameters: The system may not have the necessary date parameters defined, or the parameters provided may be invalid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the logging or reporting function that is trying to determine the dates.
  Data Availability: The required data for the specified date range may not be available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified date range.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the date determination process.
  
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