How To Fix FTI301 - Period start and period end must be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI - Treasury Information System

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Period start and period end must be filled

What causes this issue?

The period start and period end must always be filled. Even if the
report only runs for one day, both date fields must be filled. In this
case, they must have the same date.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI301 - Period start and period end must be filled ?

  The SAP error message FTI301, which states "Period start and period end must be filled," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting where a date range is required. This error indicates that the system expects both a start date and an end date to be specified for a particular period, but one or both of these fields are empty.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not filled in the required fields for the period start and end dates.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these fields to be mandatory, and they are not being populated correctly.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked entering the dates or may have entered them in an incorrect format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Fields: Ensure that both the "Period Start" and "Period End" fields are filled in with valid dates. Make sure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  Check Date Format: Verify that the dates are entered in the correct format as expected by the system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY depending on the configuration).
  Review Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings related to the transaction or report to ensure that the fields are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to understand the requirements for date entry.
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing additional training or resources to users to ensure they understand how to properly enter data.
  
  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 for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that both the period start and end dates are correctly filled in, you should be able to resolve the FTI301 error.