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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (or navigate through the menu: Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Profit Center -> Define Periods).
  Verify if the periods are defined for the selected Profit Center schema. If not, you will need to define the periods.
  
  
  
  Define Periods:
  
  If periods are missing, you can create them by selecting the appropriate Profit Center schema and defining the necessary periods (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Profit Center schema is correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) -> Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Profit Center -> Define Profit Center Accounting Parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Period Locking:
  
  Ensure that the period is not locked for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (or through the menu: Financial Accounting -> Periodic Processing -> Closing -> Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Validate Selection:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using when trying to execute the transaction or report. Make sure you are using the correct Profit Center schema.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKKP (Define Periods), OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods), and SPRO (Configuration).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on Profit Center Accounting and period definitions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the Profit Center schema and periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C671 and ensure that the Profit Center schema is properly configured for your reporting and transaction needs.