How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL015 - Period unit &1 is invalid

AFX_GLOBAL015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GLOBAL - Global Messages (Usable in All AFX Objects)

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Period unit &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The period unit <ZH>&V1&</> is invalid.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use one of the following valid period units:
,,1 : Days
,,2 : Weeks
,,3 : Months
,,4 : Years

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL015 - Period unit &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL015, which states "Period unit &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when there is an issue with the period unit specified in a transaction or configuration. The period unit could refer to time periods such as days, months, or years, and the error indicates that the specified unit is not recognized or is not valid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The period unit specified in the configuration settings may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid period unit in a transaction or report.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling period units correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the period units may not have been mapped correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., in the Financial