How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SPC020 - Enter a valid key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SPC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a valid key date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SPC020 - Enter a valid key date ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SPC020 Enter a valid key date typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where a key date is required for certain operations, such as planning, scheduling, or data retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Input: The key date entered may not be in the correct format or may not fall within an acceptable range (e.g., it could be a past date when a future date is required).
  Missing Date: The key date field may be left blank, which is not acceptable for the operation being performed.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the valid range of dates.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify data related to the specified key date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the key date is entered in the correct format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY).
  Enter a Valid Date: Make sure the date