How To Fix WR201 - Enter the starting date of period to be considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter the starting date of period to be considered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR201 - Enter the starting date of period to be considered ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WR201 - Enter the starting date of period to be considered
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a transaction or report requires a starting date for a period to be processed or analyzed, but the user has not entered this mandatory date field. The system needs this date to determine the time frame for the operation, such as generating reports, processing postings, or evaluating data within a specific period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Starting Date:
  
  When prompted by the message WR201, input the required starting date in the corresponding field. This date defines the beginning of the period for which the system will consider data.
  
  
  Check the Input Screen:
  
  Ensure that the date field is not left blank. Sometimes, the field might be hidden or not obvious; look carefully for any date input fields labeled as "Start Date," "From Date," or similar.
  
  
  Correct Date Format:
  
  Make sure the date is entered in the correct format as per your SAP system settings (usually DD.MM.YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD).
  
  
  Verify Selection Parameters:
  
  If the date is entered but the error persists, verify that the selection parameters or variant used in the transaction/report are correctly maintained and not corrupted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Common Transactions/Reports:
  
  This message often appears in reports or transactions related to financial periods, asset accounting, controlling, or inventory where period selection is mandatory.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message WR201 belongs to message class WR, which is often related to asset accounting or period-related validations.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  If the error occurs unexpectedly or after an upgrade, check SAP Notes for any known issues related to period selection or date validations in the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Users should be trained to always provide the required date fields when running period-dependent transactions or reports.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WR201 - Enter the starting date of period to be considered
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory starting date not entered
  
  
  Solution
  Enter the required starting date in the input field
  
  
  Related
  Period-dependent reports/transactions, message class WR
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.