How To Fix 5J017 - Please input value between 1 and 12

5J017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Please input value between 1 and 12

What causes this issue?

The field contained wrong value.

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?

Please enter a number between 1 to 12.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J017 - Please input value between 1 and 12 ?

  The SAP error message 5J017, which states "Please input value between 1 and 12," typically occurs when a user is trying to enter a value in a field that is restricted to a specific range. In this case, the valid input range is between 1 and 12, which often corresponds to months of the year or similar categorical data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user has entered a value that is outside the allowed range (e.g., 0, 13, or any negative number).
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only certain values, and the input does not meet those criteria.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error or misunderstanding of the required input format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that the value you are entering is between 1 and 12. If you are entering a month, make sure it corresponds to the correct month number (1 for January, 2 for February, etc.).
  Review Field Requirements: Look at