How To Fix /SRMSMC/EVAL_EV_TRIG031 - Event date is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/EVAL_EV_TRIG -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Event date is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/EVAL_EV_TRIG031 - Event date is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/EVAL_EV_TRIG031 with the description "Event date is initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the event date being processed in a workflow or event trigger.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the event date, which is expected to be populated with a valid date, is currently set to an initial or empty value. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The event that is being processed does not have a date assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the event or workflow may not be set up correctly, leading to the event date not being populated.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry where the event date was not filled in.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Event Data: Review the event data in the system to ensure that the