How To Fix ACEPS005 - Enter both the period and the fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEPS - Fehlermeldungen Abgrenzungsbuchungen

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter both the period and the fiscal year

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

Enter either
both the period and the fiscal year, or
neither of them.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEPS005 - Enter both the period and the fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message ACEPS005, which states "Enter both the period and the fiscal year," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires both a fiscal year and a period to be specified, but one or both of these fields are left blank.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not filled in either the fiscal year or the period in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Field Configuration: Sometimes, the fields may not be configured correctly in the transaction or report, leading to this error.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain periods or fiscal years, which can lead to confusion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the fiscal year and the period are entered correctly in the respective fields. 
  
  Fiscal Year: This is usually a four-digit number (e.g., 2023).
  Period: This is typically a two-digit number representing the month (e.g., 01 for January, 02 for February, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings: If you are using a custom transaction or report, check the settings to ensure that both fields are required and correctly configured.
  
  
  User Training: If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing training or documentation to help them understand the importance of entering both fields.
  
  
  Authorization Check: If the issue persists, check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified fiscal year and period.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: If the error continues to occur despite correct input, consult SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes that involve financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up in the system, as this can affect how periods and years are interpreted.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACEPS005 error and proceed with your transaction or report in SAP.