How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG140 - Other transaction: valid-from/to and legalvfrom required

/PM0/ABJ_MSG140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Other transaction: valid-from/to and legalvfrom required

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/PM0/ABJ_MSG140 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG140 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, particularly when dealing with maintenance plans, task lists, or other related transactions. This error indicates that certain date fields, specifically "valid-from" and "valid-to" dates, as well as "legal valid-from" dates, are required but not provided or are incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Fields: The error usually arises when the required date fields are not filled in the transaction you are trying to execute. This can happen if you are creating or modifying a maintenance plan, task list, or similar object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the maintenance plan or task list may not have the necessary date parameters set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the transaction correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the "valid-from," "valid-to," and "legal valid-from" dates, are filled in