How To Fix SE040 - Please enter just one selection date

SE040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Please enter just one selection date

What causes this issue?

In selecting the time-recording data, you have either filled both the
fields "Date" and "Posting date" or left them both empty.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please enter just one date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE040 - Please enter just one selection date ?

  The SAP error message SE040, which states "Please enter just one selection date," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a single date input, but multiple dates have been provided instead. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting transactions where date ranges are specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Date Inputs: The user has entered more than one date in a field that only accepts a single date.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to confusion in interpreting the input.
  Default Values: Sometimes, default values may be pre-filled in the date fields, causing the system to interpret it as multiple selections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the date fields in the selection screen and ensure that only one date is entered where required. If there are multiple date fields, ensure that only one of them is filled.
  Clear Default Values: If there