How To Fix WY095 - Specify a valid period

WY095 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Specify a valid period

What causes this issue?

Only the start time or the end time was entered.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a start time and an end time for the period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY095 - Specify a valid period ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WY095 - Specify a valid period
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WY095 - Specify a valid period typically occurs in SAP when a user enters an invalid or incorrect period in a transaction that requires a valid fiscal or posting period. This can happen in modules like FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), or MM (Materials Management) when posting documents, running reports, or performing period-dependent activities.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The period entered does not exist in the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code.  
  The period is outside the open posting periods (e.g., trying to post in a closed period).  
  The period format is incorrect or not recognized by the system.  
  The fiscal year variant or posting period variant is not properly maintained or assigned.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WY095 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Entered:
  Verify that the period you entered is valid and exists in the fiscal year