How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E804 - Processing Date is missing

/PF1/MSG_PO_E804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Processing Date is missing

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E804 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E804 Processing Date is missing typically occurs in the context of purchase order processing or related transactions. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the processing date, has not been filled in or is missing in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field: The processing date field is not populated in the purchase order or related document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a processing date but are not set up correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the processing date when creating or modifying the purchase order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order: 
  
  Open the purchase order in question and verify if the processing date field is filled in. If it is empty, enter the appropriate date.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are using requires a processing date and that it is configured correctly in the system settings.
  
  
  
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