How To Fix BK291 - There is no budget period in interval &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 291

• Message text: There is no budget period in interval &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK291 - There is no budget period in interval &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message BK291 ("There is no budget period in interval &1 to &2") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budgetary control in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid budget period for the specified interval, which can prevent users from posting transactions that require budget validation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budget Periods: The specified budget period range does not have any defined budget periods. This can happen if the budget has not been set up correctly for the fiscal year or if the budget periods have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area may not match the periods defined in the budget.
  Budgeting Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of budget control settings, such as the budget profile or budget types.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the defined budget periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Periods: Verify that the budget periods are correctly defined for the specified fiscal year. You can do this by navigating to the budget management settings in SAP and checking the budget periods for the relevant controlling area.
  Define Budget Periods: If no budget periods exist, you will need to create them. This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Budgeting ? Define Budget Periods.
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area is correct and that it matches the periods you are trying to use.
  Check Budget Profile: Review the budget profile assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Adjust Posting Dates: If the posting date is outside the defined budget periods, adjust the posting date to fall within the valid range.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KP06 (Change Plan Data) or KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to review budget data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget periods and error BK291.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on budget management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK291 error and ensure that budget periods are correctly defined and utilized in your SAP system.