How To Fix S_AUT111 - Period is invalid

S_AUT111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Period is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid end date for archiving. The end date of the
archiving period must lie in the past.

System Response

The system cannot run the preprocessing program for the period you
specified.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid end date for the archiving period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT111 - Period is invalid ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT111: "Period is invalid" typically occurs when there is an issue with the fiscal period or date that you are trying to use in a transaction or report. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during posting, reporting, or when executing certain transactions that require a valid period.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Invalid Fiscal Year/Period: The fiscal year or period you are trying to access may not be open for posting. This can happen if the period is closed or if the fiscal year has not been defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format used in the transaction may not match the expected format in SAP.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings, such as the fiscal year variant not being set up correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified period.
  
  
  Posting Date vs.