How To Fix UMB570 - Specify the period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Specify the period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB570 - Specify the period ?

  The SAP error message UMB570, which states "Specify the period," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific time period to be defined, but that period has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a fiscal period or date range in the selection criteria of the transaction or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or periods in the system.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Period: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you fill in the required fields for the period. This usually involves entering the fiscal year and the period (month) you wish to analyze or report on.
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria in the transaction or report to ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Configuration: If you have the necessary access, check the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system to ensure that it is set up correctly. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to understand the required fields and their formats.
  User Authorization: If you suspect that authorization might be an issue, contact your SAP security team to verify that you have the necessary permissions to access the required periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.