How To Fix 5A227 - Selection period will be limited to validity of & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Selection period will be limited to validity of & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A227 - Selection period will be limited to validity of & & ?

  The SAP error message 5A227 ("Selection period will be limited to validity of & &") typically occurs in the context of selecting data for a report or transaction where the date range specified exceeds the validity period of the data being queried. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others where validity periods are defined for master data or transactional data.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Exceeded: The date range you are trying to select is outside the validity period of the data. For example, if you are trying to pull data for a material or customer that has a validity period defined from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, and you are selecting data for January 1, 2021, the system will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Date Range: The dates entered in the selection criteria may not align with the available data in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust the Date Range: Modify the selection criteria to ensure that the date range falls within the validity period of the data. Check the validity dates of the relevant master data or transactional data.
  Review Master Data: If you need to access data outside the current validity period, consider updating the master data to extend the validity period if appropriate.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the expected date ranges and validity periods.
  Check for Data Updates: If the data is expected to be available for the selected period, ensure that it has been updated or maintained correctly in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may be using different transaction codes (e.g., VA05 for sales orders, ME2N for purchase orders) that could trigger this error.
  Master Data Maintenance: Familiarize yourself with how to maintain master data in SAP, including validity periods for materials, customers, vendors, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.