How To Fix 5F180 - Please specify the period.

5F180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Please specify the period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F180 - Please specify the period. ?

  The SAP error message 5F180, which states "Please specify the period," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting where a specific time period needs to be defined for the operation being performed. This error can arise in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or others, depending on the context of the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Specification: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a required period (e.g., month, quarter, or year) in the transaction or report they are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a period to be specified but are not set up correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the period or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Period: Ensure that you enter the required period in the relevant fields. This could be in the form of