How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR237 - Enter a valid reference date

/SCWM/MONITOR237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Enter a valid reference date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR237 - Enter a valid reference date ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR237 Enter a valid reference date typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a valid reference date to perform a certain operation, but the date provided is either missing, invalid, or not in the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date: The reference date field may be left blank when it is required.
  Invalid Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected date format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range: The date provided may be outside the acceptable range defined in the system settings.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the EWM that require a specific date to be entered for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you have entered a valid date in the required format. If the date is missing, fill it in.
  Date Format: Verify that the date format matches the expected format in