How To Fix 5V082 - Fill in the reference month in format YYYYMM.

5V082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Fill in the reference month in format YYYYMM.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the reference month in format YYYYMM.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5V082 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V082 indicates that a required field, specifically the reference month, has not been filled in correctly or is missing in the expected format (YYYYMM). This error typically occurs in the context of financial reporting, data entry, or when processing certain transactions that require a specific date format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The reference month field is left blank.
  Incorrect Format: The input provided does not conform to the required format of YYYYMM (e.g., 202310 for October 2023).
  Field Restrictions: The field may have restrictions that prevent it from accepting certain values or formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Field: Ensure that the reference month field is filled in. If it is blank, enter the appropriate value.
  Correct Format: Make sure the value entered follows the YYYYMM format. For example, for March 2023, you should enter 202303.
  Validation: After entering the correct value, validate the input to ensure that it meets any additional criteria set by the system.
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