How To Fix WK503 - Quarter was removed from display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Quarter was removed from display

What causes this issue?

All documents that were assigned to the quarter in the quota
calculation have been deleted or moved to a different folder in the
meantime.

System Response

The quarter is removed from the display.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK503 - Quarter was removed from display ?

  SAP Error Message: WK503 - "Quarter was removed from display"
  
  Cause:
  The error message WK503 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to display or process a quarter (time period) that is no longer valid or has been removed from the system's calendar or fiscal period configuration. This can happen if:
  
  The fiscal quarter has been deleted or is not maintained in the fiscal calendar.
  The workflow or report is referencing a quarter that does not exist in the current fiscal year setup.
  The time period settings in the system have been changed, and the quarter in question is no longer available.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, fiscal periods and quarters are defined in the fiscal year variant (transaction OB29). If a quarter is removed or the fiscal year variant is changed, any workflow or process referencing that quarter will fail to display it, resulting in the WK503 message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to transaction OB29.
  Verify the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code.
  Check if the quarter in question exists in the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Fiscal Periods:
  
  If the quarter is missing, you may need to redefine or adjust the fiscal year variant to include the required quarters.
  Alternatively, adjust the workflow or report to reference existing quarters.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow or Report Parameters:
  
  Identify where the quarter is being referenced in the workflow or report.
  Change the input parameters to valid quarters that exist in the fiscal calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Time Periods:
  
  Use transaction S_ALR_87003642 or similar to review time period settings.
  Ensure that the periods and quarters are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this issue appeared after a transport or system upgrade, verify that fiscal year variants and calendar settings are consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29 – Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  S_ALR_87003642 – Display Fiscal Year Variant
  SWI1 – Workflow Log (to trace workflow errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to fiscal year variant changes and workflow errors.
  
  
  
  Workflow Context:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow, check the workflow container and the data passed to the workflow step that references the quarter.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WK503 error arises because the quarter being referenced no longer exists in the fiscal calendar. The fix involves verifying and maintaining the fiscal year variant and adjusting workflows or reports to use valid quarters.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.