AA581 - Choose a time period between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Choose a time period between &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA581 - Choose a time period between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message AA581 ("Choose a time period between &1 and &2") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific time period for processing, but the selected time period is outside the allowable range defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Date Range: The user has selected a date range that is not valid according to the system's configuration. This could be due to:
  
  The selected start date is earlier than the earliest date allowed.
  The selected end date is later than the latest date allowed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The date range limits may be set in the system configuration, which restricts the periods that can be processed for asset transactions.
  
  
  Period Closing: The financial periods may have been closed, preventing any transactions from being processed in those periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Selection: Ensure that the date range you are selecting falls within the limits specified in the error message (between &1 and &2). Adjust the start and end dates accordingly.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to see what the allowable date ranges are. This can typically be found in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Master Data ? Define Time Periods for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Open Periods: If the periods are closed, you may need to open them again if your business processes allow for it. This can be done through:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Closing ? Open and Close Posting Periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the configuration or how to change the date range, consult with your SAP administrator or the finance team responsible for managing the Asset Accounting module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  S_ALR_87011990: Asset History Sheet
  S_ALR_87012000: Asset Balances
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting for more detailed information on date ranges and period management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify the settings related to asset accounting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA581 error and successfully execute your desired transactions or reports in SAP.