How To Fix EEWMHIK006 - Enter a valid period in months

EEWMHIK006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMHIK - IS-U: Inspections

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter a valid period in months

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EEWMHIK006 - Details

• The SAP error message EEWMHIK006, which states "Enter a valid period in months," typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user is trying to input a time period that is either invalid or not within the acceptable range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a non-numeric value or a number that is outside the acceptable range for the period in months.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM that restrict the input values for periods.
  Field Restrictions: The field where the period is being entered may have specific validation rules that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value entered is a numeric value and falls within the acceptable range (usually a positive integer).
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or function you are using to understand the valid range for the period.
  Configuration Review: