How To Fix THM_EXPOSURE162 - Enter a date for the start and a date for the end of the term

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: THM_EXPOSURE - E-Hedge Accounting: Exposure

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Enter a date for the start and a date for the end of the term

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE162 - Enter a date for the start and a date for the end of the term ?

  The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE162 typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a date range, but either the start date or the end date (or both) have not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user has not entered a start date and/or an end date in the relevant fields.
  The date format is incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  The dates entered do not make logical sense (e.g., the start date is after the end date).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Enter Dates: Ensure that both the start date and end date fields are filled in. 
  Check Date Format: Verify that the dates are in the correct format as expected by the SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY, depending on your system settings).
  Logical Date Range: Make sure that the start date is earlier than the end