How To Fix SI015 - Specify a valid year

SI015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SI - Implementation Guide - Status control

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Specify a valid year

What causes this issue?

The year expected is the present year.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SI015 - Specify a valid year ?

  The SAP error message SI015, which states "Specify a valid year," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data entry where a year is required but is either missing, invalid, or outside the acceptable range. This error can arise in various SAP modules, including SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems, particularly when dealing with time-dependent data.
  Causes of SI015 Error
  
  Invalid Year Input: The year entered may not be a valid calendar year (e.g., 2023, 2024) or may be in an incorrect format.
  Out of Range Year: The year specified might be outside the range defined in the system settings or configuration (e.g., before 1900 or after 2100).
  Missing Year: The year field may be left blank or not filled in when required.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or query being used may not support the year specified.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow for certain years due to fiscal