How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS403 - Effective date not supplied, current date &1 will be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Effective date not supplied, current date &1 will be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS403 - Effective date not supplied, current date &1 will be used ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS403 - Effective date not supplied, current date &1 will be used
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs when a process or transaction in SAP that requires an effective date (such as a date for a change, posting, or validity) is executed without explicitly providing that date. Since the system needs an effective date to process the data correctly, it defaults to using the current system date (the date on which the transaction is run).
  In other words, the user or program did not supply an effective date parameter, so SAP automatically uses the current date to proceed.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During master data changes (e.g., vendor, customer, material master) where validity periods or effective dates are relevant.
  In HR infotype processing where changes are date-dependent.
  In workflow or document processing where an effective date is mandatory.
  In custom programs or interfaces where the effective date field is optional but not supplied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Supply the Effective Date Explicitly:  
  
  When performing the transaction or calling the function/module, ensure that the effective date field is filled with the correct date.
  If you are using a custom program or interface, modify the code to pass the effective date explicitly.
  
  
  
  Check Default Settings:  
  
  If the effective date is optional, verify if the defaulting logic to the current date is acceptable for your business process.
  If not, adjust the process to require the user to input the effective date or set a meaningful default.
  
  
  
  Review User Input Screens:  
  
  Make sure the input screen or selection screen prompts for the effective date.
  If the field is hidden or optional, consider making it mandatory.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:  
  
  If this message appears in a custom development, review the code to ensure the effective date parameter is handled properly.
  Add validation or defaulting logic as needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Message Class: WGDS_PROCESS  
  
  
  Message Number: 403  
  
  
  Message Type: Information (usually not an error that stops processing, but a warning/info message)  
  
  
  SAP Notes: There might be SAP Notes related to specific modules or transactions where this message appears. Check SAP Support Portal with the message number and your module context.
  
  
  Transaction Examples:  
  
  HR infotype maintenance (e.g., PA30)  
  Vendor or customer master data changes (e.g., XK02, FD02)  
  Material master changes (e.g., MM02)  
  
  
  
  Function Modules:  
  
  Some function modules related to master data processing require an effective date parameter (e.g., BAPI_* calls).
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Effective date not provided during processing; system uses current date by default.  
  Solution: Provide the effective date explicitly in the transaction or program to avoid defaulting to the current date.  
  Impact: Usually informational; ensures data is processed with a valid date.
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where this message appears, I can help with more tailored advice.