How To Fix >4683 - Option &1 is not permitted in range table for periods

>4683 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Option &1 is not permitted in range table for periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4683 - Option &1 is not permitted in range table for periods ?

  The SAP error message 4683 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a range table for periods in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the option specified (denoted as &1) is not permitted for the range table you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Option: The option specified in the range table is not valid for the type of data or the context in which it is being used. For example, if you are trying to use an option that is not supported for date ranges or period ranges.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the period or range table in the relevant module (e.g., FI, CO, MM).
  
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect value or option in the selection screen or range table.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can