/ATL/GENERAL095 - You cannot report the requested period (&)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 095

• Message text: You cannot report the requested period (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL095 - You cannot report the requested period (&) ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL095 with the description "You cannot report the requested period (&)" typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction in SAP, particularly when dealing with time-related data. This error indicates that the system cannot process the request for the specified period, which may be due to several reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid Period: The period specified in the report may not exist or may be outside the range of available data.
  Data Locking: The data for the requested period may be locked for reporting or processing, preventing access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict reporting for certain periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access data for the specified period.
  Data Availability: The data for the requested period may not have been posted or may not be available in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Period: Verify that the period you are trying to report on is valid and exists in the system. Ensure that the format of the period is correct.
  Review Data Locking: Check if there are any locks on the data for the specified period. This can be done by consulting with your SAP Basis team or checking transaction codes related to data locking.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the reporting module you are using. Ensure that there are no restrictions on the periods that can be reported.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the requested period. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Data Availability: Confirm that the data for the requested period has been posted and is available in the system. You may need to check with the relevant business process owners or data entry teams.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the underlying data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP FI, CO, etc.) to understand any specific reporting constraints.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.