How To Fix UC145 - Enter a date field or a key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Enter a date field or a key date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC145 - Enter a date field or a key date ?

  The SAP error message UC145 "Enter a date field or a key date" typically occurs when a date field is required in a transaction or report, but the system does not have a valid date entered. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying records, running reports, or executing transactions that require date inputs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a date in a required field.
  Incorrect Field Format: The date may be entered in an incorrect format that the system does not recognize.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured in such a way that it requires a date but is not set up correctly in the backend.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain date fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Date: Check the fields in the transaction or report and ensure that you have entered a valid date in the required format (usually in the format of DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY, depending on your system settings).
  Check Field Requirements: Review the documentation or help text associated with the transaction to understand which fields are mandatory and ensure they are filled out correctly.
  Format Verification: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format. If you are unsure, you can use the date picker tool (if available) to select a date.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration of the transaction or report to ensure that the date fields are set up correctly.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further, especially if it seems to be a configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or module you are working with.
  User Documentation: Refer to the user manuals or help documentation for the specific SAP module you are using to understand the requirements for date fields.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the specific SAP module to better understand how to handle date fields and other required inputs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UC145 error and proceed with your transaction or report in SAP.