How To Fix 9J317 - Please enter amount, currency and period completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Please enter amount, currency and period completely

What causes this issue?

Correct and complete processing of tax/insurance data demands that you
enter data for amount/contribution, currency and period completely.

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?

Either enter amount, currency and period completely or delete the field
contents entirely.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J317 - Please enter amount, currency and period completely ?

  The SAP error message 9J317 ("Please enter amount, currency and period completely") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where certain mandatory fields are not filled out correctly. This error is often encountered in modules like SAP FI (Financial Accounting) or SAP CO (Controlling).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  Missing Fields: One or more of the required fields (amount, currency, or period) are not filled in or are incomplete.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data entered in these fields may not meet the expected format or criteria.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial document types or posting rules that require these fields to be filled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Ensure that the amount field is filled with a valid numerical value.
  Verify that the currency field is populated with a valid currency code (e.g., USD, EUR).
  Make sure the period field is filled with a valid posting period (e.g., month and year).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type you are using to ensure that it requires the necessary fields to be filled out.
  If you have access, review the settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data entered adheres to the expected formats (e.g., no special characters in the amount field).
  If you are using a template or a batch input session, ensure that all required fields are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), F-02 (General Posting), or others.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the transaction, as restrictions may also lead to incomplete entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message 9J317 in SAP.