How To Fix 5G183 - Selection period does not cover a tax year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Selection period does not cover a tax year

What causes this issue?

The time period you have entered does not cover a complete tax year.
This report must be run for a complete tax year.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G183 - Selection period does not cover a tax year ?

  The SAP error message 5G183 indicates that the selection period specified in your report or transaction does not cover a complete tax year. This error typically arises when you are trying to generate reports or perform actions that require data for a full tax year, but the date range you have selected does not encompass the entire year.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The selection period you have entered does not start from the first day of the tax year and end on the last day of the tax year.
  Partial Year Data: You may be trying to process data that only covers part of the tax year, which is not acceptable for certain reports or calculations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that define the tax year differently than what you are using in your selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust the Date Range: Ensure that the selection period you are using covers the entire tax year. For example, if the tax year is from January 1 to December 31, make sure your selection period reflects this.
  Check Tax Year Settings: Verify the tax year settings in your SAP configuration. You can check the fiscal year variant and ensure it aligns with your reporting requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction you are using to understand the required date ranges and any other prerequisites.
  Use Full Year Data: If you are generating reports, ensure that you are using data that includes the full tax year. If necessary, adjust your data selection criteria.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that may provide additional context or solutions.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or help documentation specific to the module you are working with (e.g., FI, CO) for guidance on date selection and reporting.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that your selection period aligns with the requirements of the tax year, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G183.