How To Fix UMB572 - Specify the from-period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 572

• Message text: Specify the from-period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB572 - Specify the from-period ?

  The SAP error message UMB572, which states "Specify the from-period," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific time period to be defined, but that period has not been specified.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a "from-period" in the selection criteria of a report or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects a period to be defined, but the user interface does not prompt for it correctly.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain periods, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB572 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify the From-Period:
  
  Go back to the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Look for the fields labeled "From-Period" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate period (e.g., month and year) that you want to analyze or report on.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to the report or transaction to ensure that the period fields are correctly configured and required fields are properly set.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the periods in question. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report to understand the required input fields better.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  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 updates or patches that may address this error.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter selection criteria in reports to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMB572 error and successfully execute the desired transaction or report.