How To Fix BS_PERIOD068 - Maximum number of source periods limited to &1 entries

BS_PERIOD068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_PERIOD - BS Period Toolset - Message Class

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Maximum number of source periods limited to &1 entries

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BS_PERIOD068 - Details

• The SAP error message BS_PERIOD068 indicates that the maximum number of source periods has been exceeded in a particular transaction or process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial postings, planning, or reporting where a certain limit on the number of periods that can be processed simultaneously is enforced.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the number of source periods specified in a transaction exceeds the allowed limit, which is defined by the system configuration. This limit is often set to prevent performance issues or to ensure that the system can handle the data efficiently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BS_PERIOD068 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Number of Periods: Review the number of periods you are trying to process. If you are attempting to include too many periods in your transaction, reduce the number of periods to fit within the allowed limit.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Settings: If you frequently need to process