How To Fix 3I236 - The threshold period is invalid

3I236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 236

• Message text: The threshold period is invalid

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3I236 - Details

• The SAP error message 3I236 ("The threshold period is invalid") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning or budgeting scenarios. This error indicates that the threshold period specified in a planning or budgeting transaction is not valid, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The threshold period specified may not fall within the valid fiscal year or period defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or periods may not align with the specified threshold.
  Missing Periods: The periods for the specified fiscal year may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the input fields where the threshold period is defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant and ensure that the periods are correctly defined and activated.
  Verify that the fiscal year variant