Message type: E = Error
Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -
Message number: 337
Message text: Specify a start date for the contingent
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The SAP error message
/ISDFPS/FDP337 Specify a start date for the contingent
typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Workforce Management or Contingent Workforce Management modules. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the start date for a contingent worker or resource, has not been filled in.Cause:
- Missing Start Date: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a start date for the contingent worker in the relevant transaction or form.
- Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a start date to be specified but are not being adhered to.
- Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the field or entered data in an incorrect format.
Solution:
- Enter a Start Date: Navigate to the relevant transaction or form where the contingent worker is being created or managed, and ensure that a valid start date is entered in the designated field.
- Check Required Fields: Review the form to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. If the start date is mandatory, it should be clearly marked.
- Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the requirements for entering a start date are correctly set up.
- Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on required fields and data entry.
Related Information:
HCM
, PA30
, or PA40
.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the required information for the contingent worker.
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