How To Fix GH108 - Either enter period/year or period and year

GH108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GH - Help functions and tools in FI-SL

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Either enter period/year or period and year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GH108 - Either enter period/year or period and year ?

  The SAP error message GH108, which states "Either enter period/year or period and year," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific time period but has not provided the necessary date information. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in financial reporting and planning transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user has not entered a fiscal period and/or year in the relevant fields.
  The fields for period and year are either left blank or incorrectly filled.
  The system requires a specific format or combination of inputs that have not been met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GH108 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered the fiscal year and period correctly in the designated fields. 
  
  For example, if you are required to enter a period, make sure it is a valid period (e.g., 01 for January, 02 for February, etc.).
  Ensure that the year