How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL027 - Period unit &1 is invalid

AFX_GLOBAL027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL027 - Period unit &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL027, 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:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The period unit may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the period unit entered, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the period unit may not have been included in the customization settings.
  Version Compatibility: The error may arise if there are compatibility issues with the version of SAP being