How To Fix /TMF/SPED046 - Initial and Final date must be filled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /TMF/SPED -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Initial and Final date must be filled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /TMF/SPED046 - Initial and Final date must be filled. ?

  The SAP error message /TMF/SPED046 Initial and Final date must be filled typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module, particularly when dealing with planning or scheduling activities. This error indicates that the system requires both an initial date and a final date to be specified for a particular transaction or process, but one or both of these dates are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Fields: The most common cause is that the user has not filled in the required date fields in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these dates to be mandatory, and they are not being populated correctly.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the dates due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Required Fields: Go back to the transaction or screen where the error occurred and ensure that both the initial date and final date fields are filled in correctly. Make sure the dates are in the correct format as expected by the system.
  Check for Mandatory Fields: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the date fields are set as mandatory if they are required for the process you are executing.
  Validation of Dates: Ensure that the initial date is earlier than the final date. If the initial date is set to a later date than the final date, it may also trigger this error.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific transaction you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be working with specific transaction codes in SAP TM, such as creating or managing transportation orders, freight units, or planning activities.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter and modify the required fields.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing date fields and ensuring proper data entry, you should be able to resolve the error message /TMF/SPED046.