How To Fix F7270 - Specify report period completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Specify report period completely

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What causes this issue?

System Response

The system cannot run the tax return.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Leave the fields <LS>Reporting Year</> and <LS>Reporting Period</>
empty.
Edit both fields <LS>Reporting Year</> and <LS>Reporting Period</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7270 - Specify report period completely ?

  The SAP error message F7270 "Specify report period completely" typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when generating reports in the SAP system. This error indicates that the user has not provided all the necessary information regarding the reporting period, which is essential for the system to generate the report accurately.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Date Entry: The user may have entered only part of the reporting period (e.g., only the year or only the month) without specifying the complete range (start and end dates).
  Missing Fields: Required fields for the reporting period may be left blank or not filled out correctly.
  Incorrect Format: The date format may not match the expected format in the SAP system, leading to the system not recognizing the input.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain reporting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Complete the Reporting Period: Ensure that both the start and end dates of the reporting period are filled out completely. For example, if you are reporting for the month of January 2023, specify the period as from January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2023.
  Check Date Format: Verify that the date format you are using matches the format expected by the SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Review Required Fields: Make sure all mandatory fields related to the reporting period are filled in. Check for any asterisks (*) indicating required fields.
  User Permissions: If you suspect that the issue may be related to user permissions, contact your SAP administrator to ensure you have the necessary access rights to the reporting periods you are trying to access.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.