How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG413 - 'Posting Date' field in document header must contain a valid value

/PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG413 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG -

• Message number: 413

• Message text: 'Posting Date' field in document header must contain a valid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG413 - 'Posting Date' field in document header must contain a valid value ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG413 indicates that the 'Posting Date' field in the document header is not filled with a valid value. This error typically occurs during the posting of documents in SAP, such as when creating or modifying financial documents, purchase orders, or other transactional entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The posting date may not be in the correct format expected by SAP.
  Date Outside Valid Range: The posting date may fall outside the allowed posting periods defined in the system settings.
  Missing Date: The posting date field may be left blank or not populated correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the posting date based on certain criteria (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents for the specified date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the posting date is entered in the correct format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY).
  Validate Posting Period: Check