How To Fix FICO1336 - &1: Relative date categories do not allow you to enter time period data

FICO1336 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 336

• Message text: &1: Relative date categories do not allow you to enter time period data

What causes this issue?

You have filled fields related to time periods even though the date
category is "relative".
The system checks the following fields and changes the value
automatically to initial:
N_REPPERIOD
O_REPUNIT
D_STARTDATE
F_STARTDATEINC
F_STARTDATEULT
F_FIXEDPERIOD
O_REFSTARTDATE
N_REFSTARTNUM
U_REFSTARTUNIT
O_KEYDATE
O_KEYDATES40

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1336 - &1: Relative date categories do not allow you to enter time period data ?

  The SAP error message FICO1336 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules when users attempt to enter or manipulate data related to time periods using relative date categories. This error indicates that the system does not allow the entry of specific time period data when relative date categories are being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because relative date categories (like "today," "last month," "next quarter," etc.) are designed to provide a flexible way to reference time periods without specifying exact dates. However, when you try to enter specific time period data (like a specific month or year), the system does not accept this input because it conflicts with the nature of relative date categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Category: Ensure that you are using the correct date category for your input. If you need to enter specific time period data,