How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG414 - 'Due Date' field in document header must contain a valid value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG -

• Message number: 414

• Message text: 'Due 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_MSG414 - 'Due Date' field in document header must contain a valid value ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG414 indicating that the 'Due Date' field in the document header must contain a valid value typically arises in the context of document processing within SAP, particularly in modules related to project management or financial transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Due Date: The 'Due Date' field may be left blank or not filled in correctly when creating or updating a document.
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Date Outside Valid Range: The date may fall outside the acceptable range defined in the system settings (e.g., a date in the past or too far in the future).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a due date for certain document types, and these settings may not be properly defined.
  User Authorization: The user may