How To Fix 06255 - Please maintain period indicators for language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Please maintain period indicators for language &

What causes this issue?

The period indicators (identifiers for day, month, week) have not been
maintained in the document language &. They are needed for the document
printout.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To prevent the print program from aborting due to the missing table
entries, you must supply the relevant indicators.
To find out how to do this, refer to the IMG
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEVDF1>Maintain display type for date/period</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06255 - Please maintain period indicators for language & ?

  The SAP error message "06255 Please maintain period indicators for language &" typically occurs when there is a missing configuration related to period indicators in the SAP system for a specific language. This error is often encountered in the context of financial or controlling modules where period indicators are essential for reporting and data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary period indicators for the specified language. This usually means that the configuration for the period indicators has not been set up or is incomplete.
  Language-Specific Settings: The error message includes a placeholder for a language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German). This suggests that the issue is specific to the language settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the period indicators for the specified language in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Period Indicators.
  
  
  
  Maintain Period Indicators:
  
  In the period indicators configuration, check if the period indicators are defined for the language mentioned in the error message.
  If they are missing, you will need to create or maintain the period indicators for that specific language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile and the system are correctly configured.
  You can check your user profile settings by going to SU01 (User Maintenance) and verifying the language settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to maintain the posting periods) or OB29 (to maintain period indicators) depending on your specific requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining period indicators and understanding their significance in financial reporting.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the period indicators are correctly maintained for the specified language in your SAP system.