How To Fix GU208 - Enter period less than 999

GU208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Enter period less than 999

What causes this issue?

The value entered for the period is greater than 16.

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?

Enter a value less than 16 for the period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU208 - Enter period less than 999 ?

  The SAP error message GU208 ("Enter period less than 999") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting, particularly when dealing with fiscal periods in SAP. This error indicates that the period you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum allowable value of 999.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Entry: The user is attempting to enter a period number that is 999 or greater, which is not acceptable in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to only allow periods up to 999, which is common in many SAP implementations.
  Data Entry Error: It could simply be a typographical error where the user mistakenly entered a number that is too high.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period: Ensure that the period you are trying to enter is less than 999. For example, if you are trying to enter a fiscal period, make sure it is within the valid range (e.g., 1 to 12 for months).
  Review Configuration: