How To Fix LR703 - Enter a valid period

LR703 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Enter a valid period

What causes this issue?

This message can have the following causes:
You selected period type 1 and entered more than 31 periods. You should
only enter a maximum of 31 periods.
You selected period type 2 and entered more than 4 periods, where the
maximum is 4.
You selected period type 3 and entered more than 1 period, where the
maximum is one.
You selected period type 4 and entered more than 1 period, where the
maximum is one.

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?

Choose a valid period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR703 - Enter a valid period ?

  The SAP error message LR703 ("Enter a valid period") typically occurs in the context of financial or logistics transactions where a date or period is required, but the input does not meet the system's criteria for validity. This error can arise in various modules, such as SAP FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), or MM (Materials Management).
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY).
  Closed Period: The period you are trying to enter may be closed for posting in the system settings.
  Fiscal Year Variance: The fiscal year may not be set up correctly, or the period may not exist in the defined fiscal year.
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period may not be open for the type of transaction you are trying to execute.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is