How To Fix FQM405 - No dates specified for period &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 405

• Message text: No dates specified for period &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQM405 - No dates specified for period &1 ?

  The SAP error message FQM405 ("No dates specified for period &1") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the system expects a date range to be specified for a particular period, but none has been provided. This can happen in various financial modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Input: The user did not specify the start and end dates for the reporting period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up to allow for date inputs in the specified context.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the date fields.
  Programmatic Issues: If the error occurs during a custom program or report, there may be a bug or oversight in the code that fails to pass the date parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Dates: Ensure that you enter the required start and end dates for the reporting period in the relevant fields before executing the transaction or report.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the relevant module to ensure that date inputs are enabled and correctly set up.
  User Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the date fields.
  Review Custom Code: If the error arises from a custom program, check the code to ensure that it correctly handles date parameters and that they are being passed to the relevant functions or reports.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or report you are using.
  
  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.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the FQM405 error and proceed with your financial transactions or reporting in SAP.