How To Fix QB073 - Enter a date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QB - Message IDs for QM in procurement

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Enter a date

What causes this issue?

Field <LS>Valid to</> has been set as a required field in Customizing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the date up to which the QM system has been certified.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QB073 - Enter a date ?

  The SAP error message QB073, which states "Enter a date," typically occurs when a date field is left blank or is not filled in correctly in a transaction or report. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying records in modules like Quality Management (QM) or Production Planning (PP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a required date in a specific field.
  Incorrect Field Configuration: The field may be configured to require a date, but the user interface does not clearly indicate this requirement.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules in place that enforce the entry of a date, and these rules are triggered when the field is left empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Date: The simplest solution is to ensure that you enter a valid date in the required field. Check the format expected by SAP (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY) and