How To Fix RSM308 - Enter number of periods per year

RSM308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Enter number of periods per year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM308 - Enter number of periods per year ?

  The SAP error message RSM308, which states "Enter number of periods per year," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when the system expects a specific input related to the number of periods in a fiscal year. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when configuring fiscal year variants or during the execution of certain reports or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a defined number of periods.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid or empty value in a field that requires the number of periods per year.
  System Settings: The system settings for the fiscal year variant may not align with the expected input for the transaction being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM308 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year