How To Fix RPFISA017 - End date for comparison period is required

RPFISA017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPFISA - Message class for KSA reports

• Message number: 017

• Message text: End date for comparison period is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPFISA017 - End date for comparison period is required ?

  The SAP error message RPFISA017, which states "End date for comparison period is required," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or analysis, particularly when dealing with periods for which data needs to be compared (e.g., comparing current financial data with previous periods).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a comparison period, but the end date for that comparison period has not been specified. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not filled in the end date for the comparison period in the selection screen of the report.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or the underlying data model that require an end date but do not have it set up correctly.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, user roles and permissions may restrict access to certain fields, leading to incomplete data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
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