How To Fix WI113 - Enter a period

WI113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Enter a period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI113 - Enter a period ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WI113 - Enter a period
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI113 - Enter a period occurs when a required period field is left empty during the processing of a workflow or a related transaction in SAP. Typically, this happens in scenarios where the system expects a valid time period (such as a posting period, validity period, or date range) to be entered but finds the field blank.
  For example, in workflow tasks related to time-dependent data, or when defining validity periods for objects, the system requires a period to be specified to proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the required period:
  Check the screen or input form where the error occurs and enter the missing period value. This could be a posting period, validity period, or any other time-related field that is mandatory.
  
  
  Verify field settings:
  If the period field is not visible or editable, check the configuration or user input screen to ensure the field is available and mandatory.
  
  
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