How To Fix A5013 - Choose a time limitation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Choose a time limitation.

What causes this issue?

You chose neither overall values nor annual values as selection
criterion.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Set at least one of the indicators for overall values or for annual
values.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5013 - Choose a time limitation. ?

  The SAP error message A5013, which states "Choose a time limitation," typically occurs in the context of time management or time evaluation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific time limitation to be defined for a particular operation, such as a time evaluation or a report that involves time data.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Time Limitation: The user has not specified a time limitation (e.g., a date range) for the operation they are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the time management module, where the system does not recognize the time limitations set in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required parameters in the selection screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the A5013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Time Limitation:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you enter a valid time limitation. This could be a start date and an end date for the time evaluation or report you are trying to run.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of the time management module to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Double-check the input fields on the selection screen to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the required parameters better.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to time management, such as PT60 (Time Evaluation) or PT50 (Time Evaluation with Time Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform the actions related to time management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the A5013 error and proceed with your time management tasks in SAP.