How To Fix 6B017 - Select either user identification or period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Select either user identification or period

What causes this issue?

You have specified neither a user ID nor the desired period.

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 specify the
user ID
or
the start and end date of the desired period
or
all these values.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B017 - Select either user identification or period ?

  The SAP error message 6B017 ("Select either user identification or period") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires you to specify either a user ID or a time period for the data you want to retrieve, but neither has been provided.
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to run a report or transaction that requires filtering by user or time period.
  Both the user identification and the time period fields are left blank, leading to ambiguity in the data retrieval process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Specify User Identification: Enter a valid user ID in the user identification field if you want to filter the data based on a specific user.
  Specify Time Period: Alternatively, enter a valid time period (start and end dates) if you want to filter the data based on a specific timeframe.
  Combination: You can also specify both the user ID and the time period if needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes, especially those related to user activity logs, authorization checks, or performance monitoring.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to retrieve.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for specific details on the transaction or report you are using.
  Debugging: If the error persists after providing the required inputs, consider debugging the transaction or checking for any custom enhancements that might be affecting the behavior.
  
  By ensuring that you provide the necessary input parameters, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the desired transaction or report.