Can't input my grades as pending OR at a future date

I've already finished all my IAL exams in October 2025, I will get my final, cash-in IAL results in January 2026 AFTER the Equal Consideration Deadline for applications (an 14th 2026).
For my school I input the End Date as November 2025 as that is what it says on the Leaving Certificate.

When I try to input a subject with the qualification date as the date I completed the exam (10/2025) and 'Pending' it says "Grade is mandatory" and I cannot go any further.
I also cannot input the qualification date as (01/2026) as 2026 is not in the drop-down list!

Please help!