How To Fix SAC_TOOLS028 - Input fields for date/time and backwards time must not be initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAC_TOOLS - Message Class for ABAP Channels tools

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Input fields for date/time and backwards time must not be initial.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAC_TOOLS028 - Input fields for date/time and backwards time must not be initial. ?

  The SAP error message SAC_TOOLS028 indicates that there is an issue with input fields related to date/time and backwards time in your SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) application. Specifically, it means that the input fields for these parameters are empty or not initialized, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Input Fields: The error typically occurs when the user tries to execute a function or a report that requires date/time inputs, but those fields are left blank.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the model or story where the date/time fields are not properly set up.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source does not provide the necessary date/time fields, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required date/time input fields are filled in before executing the function or report. Make sure that the fields are not left blank.
  Default Values: If applicable, set default values for the date/time fields in the model or story to prevent the fields from being empty.
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules to check for empty fields before executing any operations that require date/time inputs.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the model or story to ensure that the date/time fields are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate data sources.
  Data Source Verification: Ensure that the data source being used has the necessary date/time fields available and that they are correctly mapped in the model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Analytics Cloud documentation for more details on handling date/time inputs and configuring models and stories.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are populated and properly configured, you should be able to resolve the SAC_TOOLS028 error.