How To Fix EI074 - Quarter specification is not valid

EI074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Quarter specification is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI074 - Quarter specification is not valid ?

  The SAP error message EI074, which states "Quarter specification is not valid," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or planning within SAP systems. This error indicates that the quarter specified in a transaction or report does not conform to the expected format or is outside the valid range.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Quarter Format: The quarter may be specified in an incorrect format (e.g., using letters instead of numbers).
  Out of Range: The specified quarter may not exist in the fiscal year being referenced (e.g., specifying Q5 in a fiscal year that only has Q1-Q4).
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, leading to confusion about valid quarters.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the quarter in a transaction or report.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Quarter Format: Ensure that the quarter is specified in the correct format. Typically, quarters are represented as Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4.
  Verify Fiscal Year: Confirm that