How To Fix PFM_PS005 - Caution: award date and official document no. still have to be filled in

PFM_PS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_PS - Message class of PS module

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Caution: award date and official document no. still have to be filled in

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_PS005 - Caution: award date and official document no. still have to be filled in ?

  The SAP error message PFM_PS005 indicates that there are mandatory fields that have not been filled in, specifically the award date and the official document number. This message typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Project System (PS) modules when processing awards or contracts.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires certain fields to be populated before proceeding with the transaction. In this case, the award date and official document number are essential for the proper processing of the award or contract.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to fill in the required fields:
  
  
  Award Date: Enter the date on which the award is effective. This is typically the date when the contract or award is officially recognized.
  
  
  Official Document Number: Enter the number associated with the official document related to the award. This could be a contract number, grant number, or any other relevant identifier.
  
  
  Steps to Fill in the