How To Fix WRF_PPW185 - Specify the start date

WRF_PPW185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Specify the start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW185 - Specify the start date ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW185, which states "Specify the start date," typically occurs in the context of planning or scheduling within the SAP system, particularly in the areas of materials management or production planning. This error indicates that a required start date has not been provided for a specific planning activity or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a start date in the relevant field when trying to execute a planning transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning module that require a start date to be specified but are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may overlook the start date field or enter it incorrectly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Start Date: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid start date in the required field before executing the transaction. Check the user interface