How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E094 - Start Date of the Validity of a Lock is mandatory

/PF1/MSG_PO_E094 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Start Date of the Validity of a Lock is mandatory

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E094 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E094 Start Date of the Validity of a Lock is mandatory typically occurs in the context of managing locks in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with purchase orders or similar documents. This error indicates that a required field for the validity of a lock is missing, specifically the start date.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to create or modify a lock without specifying a mandatory field, which in this case is the "Start Date" for the validity of the lock. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When trying to lock a purchase order or document without providing the necessary validity dates.
  A configuration issue where the system expects certain fields to be filled but they are not.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the "Start Date" of the validity of the lock is provided. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
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