How To Fix 5K051 - Reference month and year are out of range (&..&/&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Reference month and year are out of range (&..&/&)

What causes this issue?

The reference month entered is invalid.

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?

Enter a reference month between the system low and high dates (i.e.
01/01/1800 and 12/31/9999).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K051 - Reference month and year are out of range (&..&/&) ?

  The SAP error message 5K051 indicates that the reference month and year specified in a transaction or report are out of the allowable range. This typically occurs when the date you are trying to use is either too far in the past or too far in the future based on the configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The fiscal year variant or the period control settings in your SAP system may restrict the range of dates that can be used.
  Closed Periods: The period you are trying to access may have been closed for posting, meaning that no transactions can be recorded in that period.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect month or year, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29) and verify the allowed periods. Ensure that the month and year you are trying to access fall within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Open Periods: 
  
  Check if the period you are trying to access is open for posting. You can do this by navigating to the transaction for managing periods (Transaction code: OB52) and reviewing the open and closed periods for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Correct Input: 
  
  Double-check the month and year you are entering. Ensure that they are correct and within the allowed range.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: 
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or need to change the fiscal year variant or open periods, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Maintain Table for Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding fiscal year settings and period control for more detailed information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5K051 and successfully process your transaction or report.