How To Fix P99B016 - Select date range within range already set for form default type

P99B016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P99B - Payroll Versions Basis

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Select date range within range already set for form default type

What causes this issue?

You are trying to set an output form type as default for a certain date
range. However, this range has to be within the range defined for this
output form type at the country grouping level.

System Response

The system does not let you save the changes.

How to fix this error?

Check the date range set for the output form type at the country
grouping level.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P99B016 - Select date range within range already set for form default type ?

  The SAP error message P99B016, which states "Select date range within range already set for form default type," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the date range you are trying to select and the predefined date range set for a specific form or report in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Mismatch: The date range you are trying to input exceeds the limits set for the form's default type. This can happen if the form is configured to only accept certain date ranges, and your selection falls outside of that range.
  
  Configuration Issues: The form or report may have been configured incorrectly, leading to restrictions on the date ranges that can be selected.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected an incorrect date range that does not comply with the allowed settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Range: Review the date range you are trying to select and ensure it falls within the limits set for