How To Fix QS871 - Enter a date

QS871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Enter a date

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QS871 - Details

• The SAP error message QS871 ("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 is common in various SAP modules, especially in Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with date-sensitive data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Input: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a required date in a specific field.
  Incorrect Field Selection: The user may be in a field that requires a date but has not selected the appropriate field or context.
  Validation Rules: The system may have validation rules that require a date to be entered before proceeding with the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Date: The immediate solution is to locate the date field that is causing the error and enter a valid date. Ensure that the date format matches the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Check Field Requirements: Review the transaction or report