How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES093 - Default timeperiod for blank searches exceeds limit; check your entry

MCAL_MESSAGES093 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCAL_MESSAGES - Message Class for Marketing Calendar .

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Default timeperiod for blank searches exceeds limit; check your entry

What causes this issue?

Default Timeperiod for Blank Searches exceeds limit . The default
timeperiod for blank searches exceeds the Time Period Restriction for
Searches .

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?

Change either the Time Period Restriction for Searches to a longer
period or change the default timeperiod for blank searches to a
shorter period .

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES093 - Default timeperiod for blank searches exceeds limit; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES093 indicates that a default time period for blank searches exceeds the allowed limit. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data retrieval where a user attempts to execute a search or report without specifying a time period, and the system defaults to a time range that is too large.
  
  Cause:
  
  Default Time Period Setting: The system has a default time period for searches that is set to a value that exceeds the maximum allowed limit.
  Blank Search Criteria: The user is attempting to perform a search without specifying any criteria, leading the system to use the default time period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate the maximum allowable time period for searches, which may not align with the default settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Time Period: When performing a search or running a report, always specify a valid time period to avoid triggering