How To Fix /PM0/ABP_INFRD_MSG021 - Enter the start and end date of the lock period or no date at all

/PM0/ABP_INFRD_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_INFRD_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Enter the start and end date of the lock period or no date at all

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_INFRD_MSG021 - Enter the start and end date of the lock period or no date at all ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_INFRD_MSG021 typically indicates that there is an issue with the date parameters being provided for a specific operation, likely related to a lock period in a project management or maintenance context. This error suggests that the system requires either a defined start and end date for the lock period or no dates at all.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dates: The user may not have entered the required start and end dates for the lock period.
  Incorrect Date Format: The dates may be in an incorrect format that the system does not recognize.
  Business Logic: The business logic may require that either both dates are provided or none at all, and the current input does not meet this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Dates: Ensure that you enter both the start and end dates for the lock period. Make sure the dates are valid and in the correct format (usually YYYY-MM-DD).
  Clear Dates: If the intention is to