How To Fix UMB571 - Specify the target period

UMB571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Specify the target period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB571 - Specify the target period ?

  The SAP error message UMB571, which states "Specify the target period," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling transactions where a target period needs to be defined for a specific operation, such as planning, budgeting, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a target period to be specified, but the required field is either left blank or incorrectly filled. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a budget or plan.
  When running a report that aggregates data over a specific time frame.
  When performing a transaction that requires a time frame for posting or analysis.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB571 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or report you were trying to execute when the error occurred.
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Look for any fields related to the target period. This could be a date range, fiscal year,