How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE012 - Enter start date

/SCWM/DS_CORE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter start date

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/SCWM/DS_CORE012 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE012 Enter start date typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with data selection or processing tasks that require a date input. This error indicates that a required start date has not been provided in the relevant transaction or function.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a start date parameter, but the field for the start date is left blank.
  The system expects a date to determine the timeframe for data processing, reporting, or selection, and it cannot proceed without this information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or function you are trying to execute when the error occurs.
  Locate the Start Date Field: Look for the field labeled "Start Date" or similar in the user interface.
  Enter a Valid Date: Input a valid start date in