How To Fix /BA1/F4_SCEN053 - Enter either a relative or an absolute shift

/BA1/F4_SCEN053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_SCEN -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Enter either a relative or an absolute shift

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_SCEN053 - Enter either a relative or an absolute shift ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_SCEN053 Enter either a relative or an absolute shift typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Analytics or related modules when a user is trying to input a shift value in a field that requires a specific format. This error indicates that the system expects either a relative shift (e.g., +1, -1) or an absolute shift (e.g., 5) but did not receive a valid input.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a value that does not conform to the expected format for shifts.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only certain types of values, and the input provided does not meet those criteria.
  User Error: The user might have misunderstood the requirements for the input field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the value entered is either a relative shift (e.g., +1, -1) or an absolute shift (e.g., 5). 
  
  Relative Shift: Use a plus (+) or