How To Fix REP_EAPS_CZ_MSG002 - No fiscal start period selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REP_EAPS_CZ_MSG - PS-CZ Reports

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No fiscal start period selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REP_EAPS_CZ_MSG002 - No fiscal start period selected ?

  The SAP error message REP_EAPS_CZ_MSG002: No fiscal start period selected typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a fiscal year or period to be specified, but none has been selected. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in financial reporting or planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year/Period Selection: The user has not selected a fiscal year or period in the report parameters.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal periods.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the selection fields or made an error in inputting the fiscal year/period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Fiscal Year/Period:
  
  Go back to the report or transaction where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you select the appropriate fiscal year and period in the selection screen before executing the report.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal periods. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for the specific report or transaction to ensure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as OB52 (for maintaining fiscal year periods) or FBL1N (for vendor line items).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select fiscal periods in reports to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message REP_EAPS_CZ_MSG002 and successfully execute your report or transaction.