How To Fix CACSPH028 - Period rule was either not found or it has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSPH - Period Management

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Period rule was either not found or it has been deleted

What causes this issue?

The system did not find the required period rule.
The period rule may not be valid at the current timespot since it was
deleted (if the end date and start date of the period rule are
identical).
The period rule is displayed as an active version, however this version
only serves the purpose of marking the end of the period rule.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSPH028 - Period rule was either not found or it has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message CACSPH028 indicates that a period rule, which is essential for certain processes in SAP, is either not found or has been deleted. This error typically arises in the context of planning and controlling processes, such as in SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Rule: The specified period rule does not exist in the system. This could be due to it never being created or it being deleted inadvertently.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly set up to reference the existing period rules.
  Transport Issues: If the period rule was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported correctly to the production environment, it may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the period rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existence: Verify if the period rule exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and checking the period rules under the appropriate module (like CO or PS).
  Create or Restore the Period Rule: If the period rule is missing, you may need to create it again. If it was deleted, check if you can restore it from a backup or transport request.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings are correctly pointing to the existing period rules. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the period rule.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on period rules in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), KSV5 (for period rules in CO), or CJ20N (for project management) to navigate and check settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.