FR131 - Specify reporting quarter, month, or posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Specify reporting quarter, month, or posting date

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a reporting period for the EC sales summary.

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?

Specify either
A reporting quarter 1-4 for the corresponding calendar quarter
Reporting quarter 5 for the complete year
Reporting month 1-12 for the calendar month
Alternatively, restrict the reporting period using the posting date
In the last case, the specification of reporting quarter or reporting
month is ignored.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR131 - Specify reporting quarter, month, or posting date ?

  The SAP error message FR131 ("Specify reporting quarter, month, or posting date") typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when trying to execute a transaction that requires a specific time frame for reporting. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a reporting period, which can be a quarter, month, or a specific posting date, but this information has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reporting Period: The user has not entered a reporting quarter, month, or posting date in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the reporting periods.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required date or period information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Reporting Period: Ensure that you fill in the required fields for the reporting quarter, month, or posting date. This is usually done in the selection screen of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to financial reporting to ensure that the periods are defined correctly.
  Review User Input: Double-check the input fields to ensure that the correct values are entered and that there are no typographical errors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to understand the required fields and their formats.
  
  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.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the reporting features and that the relevant periods are open for posting.
  System Settings: Review the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration to ensure that the periods are correctly defined and open for transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.