How To Fix 5C671 - No period has been defined for the selected PC schema

5C671 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 671

• Message text: No period has been defined for the selected PC schema

What causes this issue?

No processing defined for current PC schema.

System Response

The report cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

Choose another PC schema and inform, if necessary, your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the setting "Processing" for the current PC schema.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C671 - No period has been defined for the selected PC schema ?

  The SAP error message 5C671 ("No period has been defined for the selected PC schema") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profit Center Accounting (PCA). This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined period for the specified Profit Center (PC) schema, which is necessary for processing transactions or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the period for the selected Profit Center schema has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The Profit Center schema may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a defined period.
  Period Locking: The period might be locked for posting, which can also lead to this error.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected an incorrect Profit Center schema that does not have a defined period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Period Definitions:
  
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