How To Fix WXP354 - Define a calculation date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Define a calculation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP354 - Define a calculation date ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WXP354 - Define a calculation date:
  
  SAP Error Message: WXP354 - Define a calculation date
  
  Cause:
  The error message WXP354 occurs when a calculation date is required but has not been specified in a process or transaction. This typically happens in SAP modules related to Payroll, Time Management, or Personnel Administration, where certain calculations (e.g., payroll runs, time evaluations, or benefits calculations) depend on a specific date to determine the correct results.
  The system expects a calculation date to be entered or derived from the context, but it is missing or not defined, so it cannot proceed with the calculation.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During payroll processing or simulation.
  When running time evaluation or retroactive accounting.
  When executing reports or functions that require a date context.
  When a user or program calls a function module or transaction that requires a calculation date parameter but it is not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Calculation Date:
  
  When prompted, provide the required calculation date in the relevant field.
  This date usually represents the date for which the calculation should be performed (e.g., payroll period end date, evaluation date).
  
  
  
  Check Default Settings:
  
  Verify if the system or user parameters are set to default a calculation date.
  Sometimes, the calculation date can be derived from infotypes or payroll periods; ensure these are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Review the Process or Program:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or report, check the code to ensure the calculation date is passed correctly.
  For standard SAP transactions, ensure all mandatory fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Check Infotypes and Periods:
  
  For payroll, ensure payroll periods and relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0003 - Payroll Status) are maintained properly.
  For time evaluation, check the evaluation period and related infotypes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to this error in certain versions or scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WXP (Payroll)
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll calculation)
  PT60 (Time evaluation)
  PC00_MXX_SIMU (Payroll simulation)
  
  
  Common Infotypes Involved: 
  
  IT0003 (Payroll Status)
  IT0007 (Planned Working Time)
  IT2001 (Absences)
  
  
  Function Modules: Payroll and time evaluation function modules often require a calculation date parameter.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing calculation date required for payroll/time evaluation.
  Solution: Enter or define the calculation date in the relevant transaction or program.
  Check: User input, default settings, infotypes, and program parameters.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where you encounter this error, I can give more tailored advice.