How To Fix RELMPE040 - Enter the date suspected or determined

RELMPE040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RELMPE - Messages for Other Public Registers

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Enter the date suspected or determined

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RELMPE040 - Details

• The SAP error message RELMPE040, which states "Enter the date suspected or determined," typically occurs in the context of managing product safety and compliance, particularly when dealing with hazardous materials or product recalls. This error indicates that a required date field has not been filled in, which is necessary for the system to process the relevant data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A user is trying to create or update a record related to product safety, but has not entered the required date fields.
  The system requires a "suspected date" or "determined date" to track when a potential issue was identified or confirmed.
  The relevant fields in the transaction or screen are left blank, which is mandatory for the process to proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RELMPE040 error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or screen you are working on when the error occurs.
  Locate the Date Fields: Look for fields labeled "Suspected Date"