How To Fix KPEP_WL201 - Enter the period and the fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPEP_WL - Messages For The Worklist in The Schedule Manager

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter the period and the fiscal year

What causes this issue?

To restrict the time frame further, you need to specify the period and
fiscal year.

How to fix this error?

Specify the full time frame or delete the entries for the period and
fiscal year. This enables you to display all of the existing worklists
for the specified worklist type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPEP_WL201 - Enter the period and the fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message KPEP_WL201 typically indicates that a user is trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific period and fiscal year to be entered, but these fields are either left blank or incorrectly filled. This error is common in the context of financial reporting and controlling modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered the required period and fiscal year in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Format: The period or fiscal year may have been entered in an incorrect format or is not recognized by the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified period and fiscal year.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the proper recognition of periods and fiscal years.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Fields: Ensure that both the period and fiscal year fields are filled in correctly. The fiscal year should be a valid year, and the period should correspond to the fiscal year (e.g., 01 for January, 02 for February, etc.).
  Check Format: Verify that the format of the fiscal year and period is correct. For example, the fiscal year should typically be a four-digit number.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified period and fiscal year. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the fiscal year variant and periods are correctly set up in the system.
  Use Help Documentation: Utilize SAP's help documentation or transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to find more information about the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be related to the error, such as KSB1 (Report: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Report: Orders), or others depending on the context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for KPEP_WL201 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter data in the system to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.