How To Fix >6059 - Period gaps in correspondence creation for &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Period gaps in correspondence creation for &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6059 - Period gaps in correspondence creation for &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message 6059 ("Period gaps in correspondence creation for &1 &2 &3") typically indicates that there are gaps in the periods defined for correspondence processing in the system. This can occur in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), where correspondence is generated based on specific time periods.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Periods: There are missing periods in the configuration for correspondence processing. This could mean that the system is trying to generate correspondence for a time frame where no periods are defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the correspondence may not be set up correctly, leading to gaps in the expected periods.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying tables that manage correspondence periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for correspondence in the relevant module (e.g., FI or CRM).
  Verify that all necessary periods are defined and that there are no gaps in the period settings.
  
  
  
  Review Period Definitions:
  
  Check the period definitions in the system. Ensure that the periods are continuous and that there are no missing months or years.
  If you find any gaps, you may need to add the missing periods.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no data integrity issues.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to inspect the relevant tables for any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to correspondence processing for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  SE16/SE11: For checking table entries.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 6059 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 6059 in your SAP system.