How To Fix 8B492 - Enter a valid report period

8B492 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Enter a valid report period

What causes this issue?

You have not entered the first date of the report.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B492 - Enter a valid report period ?

  The SAP error message 8B492: "Enter a valid report period" typically occurs when a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific reporting period, but the input provided does not meet the system's criteria for a valid period. This can happen in various contexts, such as financial reporting, inventory management, or other modules that require time-based data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date format entered may not match the expected format (e.g., MM/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The reporting period may be outside the allowed range defined in the system settings (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  Closed Periods: The period you are trying to report on may be closed or locked for posting in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The reporting period may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified reporting period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date