How To Fix 88839 - Period grid for infostructure &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 839

• Message text: Period grid for infostructure &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

No period grid has been defined for info structure &1.

System Response

The system can not continue processing.

How to fix this error?

For an internal info structure please check the settings for update
control in Customizing for the logistics information system. In the
case of a pseudo information structure for external billing data, you
have to specifiy the period grid in general REA Customizing under
"Control of Declaration/Origin Movement Data".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88839 - Period grid for infostructure &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "88839 Period grid for infostructure &1 is not defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Information System (LIS) or when working with information structures in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined period grid for the specified information structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Grid Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the period grid for the specified information structure (denoted by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the period grid is not properly assigned to the information structure.
  Transport Issues: If the information structure was recently transported from another system, the period grid may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Period Grid Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (for LIS) or SIS1 (for Info Structures).
  Navigate to the relevant information structure and check if a period grid is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new period grid.
  
  
  
  Define a New Period Grid:
  
  Use transaction code SIS1 to access the Info Structure.
  Select the option to define a new period grid.
  Specify the required parameters (e.g., periods, intervals) and save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign Period Grid to Info Structure:
  
  After defining the period grid, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant information structure.
  This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you defined the period grid.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including the period grid, were included.
  If not, you may need to transport the missing objects or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on defining and managing period grids and information structures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SIS, SIS1, and SIS2 for managing information structures and period grids.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify period grids and information structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the period grid is properly defined for the specified information structure.