How To Fix F7661 - Reporting quarter can only take values 1 to 4

F7661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Reporting quarter can only take values 1 to 4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7661 - Reporting quarter can only take values 1 to 4 ?

  The SAP error message F7661, which states "Reporting quarter can only take values 1 to 4," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a value for the reporting quarter that is outside the valid range. In SAP, the reporting quarter is expected to be one of the four quarters of the year, represented by the numbers 1 through 4.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following:
  
  Invalid Input: The user has entered a value for the reporting quarter that is not between 1 and 4 (e.g., 0, 5, or any non-numeric value).
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is not allowing the correct values to be recognized.
  Data Entry Error: A simple typographical error during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that the value entered for the reporting quarter is between 1 and 4. If you are