How To Fix PFM_1117 - Invalid month!

PFM_1117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Invalid month!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1117 - Invalid month! ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1117 "Invalid month!" typically occurs in the context of financial or planning applications within SAP, particularly when dealing with date-related data. This error indicates that the system has encountered a month value that is not valid, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date might be entered in an incorrect format, leading to an invalid month being recognized by the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have mistakenly entered a month value that is out of the valid range (e.g., 0 or 13).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or periods in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain invalid month values.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might not handle date values correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Input: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format (e.g.,