FR133 - Entry of reporting quarter (1 to 5) is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Entry of reporting quarter (1 to 5) is incorrect

How to fix this error?

Please enter calendar quarter (1-4) or 5 for the reporting quarter for
the entire year.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR133 - Entry of reporting quarter (1 to 5) is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message FR133, which states "Entry of reporting quarter (1 to 5) is incorrect," typically occurs during the process of entering or processing financial data related to reporting periods in SAP. This error is often associated with the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with financial statements, reports, or tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Quarter Entry: The error indicates that the quarter entered is not valid. In SAP, the reporting quarters are usually defined as:
  
  1 = January to March
  2 = April to June
  3 = July to September
  4 = October to December
  5 = Special reporting period (if applicable)
  
  If a user enters a value outside of this range (e.g., 0, 6, or any non-numeric value), the system will trigger this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the valid quarters or reporting periods.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may mistakenly enter the wrong quarter due to typographical errors or misunderstanding of the reporting periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the quarter entered is between 1 and 5. If you are entering a quarter for a special reporting period, make sure that the system is configured to allow it.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the input is correct, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensuring that the reporting periods are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on entering reporting periods and any related configuration settings.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training or documentation to help them understand how to correctly enter reporting periods.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.) that may be involved in the reporting process.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand how the fiscal year variant is set up in your organization, as this can affect how quarters are defined and reported.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR133 error and ensure that reporting periods are entered correctly in SAP.