How To Fix MW288 - Period selection options must be "interval" and "select"

MW288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Period selection options must be "interval" and "select"

What causes this issue?

The period has not been defined as required.

System Response

Analysis in the Retail Information System is carried out on a period
basis - i.e. the period has to be defined FROM - TO.
The period is analysed including the FROM date and the TO date. The
selection options for the period must therefore be within a range and
defined as being inclusive.

How to fix this error?

Change the selection options for the period to a range and define them
as being inclusive.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW288 - Period selection options must be "interval" and "select" ?

  The SAP error message MW288 indicates that there is an issue with the period selection options in a transaction or report where the system expects the selection to be defined as either an "interval" or "select" type. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material documents where date ranges or periods are specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific format for period selection, but the input provided does not meet the expected criteria. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a date range or selection criteria that does not conform to the required format.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the SAP system that dictate how periods should be selected, and these may not be properly configured.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain data or reports,