How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET052 - The event date parameter must be provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The event date parameter must be provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET052 - The event date parameter must be provided ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET052 indicates that the event date parameter is missing in the context where it is required. This error typically occurs in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when trying to execute a function that requires a specific date for processing events, such as in the context of supply chain planning, production planning, or similar activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Event Date: The most common cause of this error is that the event date parameter has not been provided in the function call or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not set up to automatically derive the event date.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required date in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide the Event Date: Ensure that the event date parameter is included in the function call or transaction. This can usually be done by:
  
  Checking the input fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Making sure that the date is formatted correctly and falls within the expected range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the event date should be derived automatically, check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the necessary settings are in place to allow for this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or function you are using to understand the requirements for the event date parameter.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the function to see where the event date is expected and why it is not being provided.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning) or others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By ensuring that the event date is provided and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET052.