How To Fix ME250 - Please enter both comparison periods

ME250 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Please enter both comparison periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME250 - Please enter both comparison periods ?

  The SAP error message ME250, which states "Please enter both comparison periods," typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement processes, particularly when you are trying to analyze or compare data over different time periods in reports or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects you to provide two distinct periods for comparison, but one or both of the required periods are missing or not properly defined. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Input: You have not entered the start and end dates for the comparison period.
  Incorrect Format: The dates entered may not be in the correct format or may not be recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction that requires comparison periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME250 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both comparison periods (start and end dates) are filled