How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES653 - Enter a valid period

/PM0/ABB_MESSAGES653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Enter a valid period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES653 - Enter a valid period ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES653 Enter a valid period typically occurs in the context of project management or planning modules within SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid time period input, but the provided input does not meet the required criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date or period entered may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Out of Range Dates: The period specified may fall outside the allowable range defined in the system settings (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  Closed Periods: The period you are trying to enter may be closed for posting or processing, meaning no further entries can be made for that time frame.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the project management or planning module that define valid periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or enter data for the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that