How To Fix QA131 - Enter a date in at least one date field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Enter a date in at least one date field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA131 - Enter a date in at least one date field ?

  The SAP error message QA131 ("Enter a date in at least one date field") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when a user attempts to create or modify a quality notification, inspection lot, or similar object without providing a required date in the relevant date fields. This error is a validation check to ensure that the necessary date information is provided for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Fields: The most common cause is that the user has not filled in any of the required date fields, such as the start date, end date, or inspection date.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The date fields may have been filled incorrectly (e.g., using an invalid format).
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may require certain date fields to be mandatory, and if they are not filled, the error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in Date Fields: Ensure that at least one of the required date fields is filled