How To Fix TR180 - Define the field "Date" generically

TR180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Define the field "Date" generically

What causes this issue?

The field <LS>Date</> with the name range description "&V1&" was
restricted although the field <LS>Date</> is only intended
for documentation purposes.

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

System Response

The entry was rejected.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to make an entry in field <LS>Date</> for documentation,
then set the flag for "ignore entry" ( = "X" ).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR180 - Define the field "Date" generically ?

  The SAP error message TR180, which states "Define the field 'Date' generically," typically occurs in the context of transport requests or when working with data elements in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a generic definition for a field that is expected to hold date values, but it has not been properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Generic Definition: The field "Date" is not defined generically in the data dictionary (DDIC). This means that the system does not recognize how to handle the date field in a generic manner.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are trying to transport objects that include date fields, and those fields are not defined correctly, you may encounter this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that use date fields without proper definitions, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Field in the Data Dictionary:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Check the data element or