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

CACSPH028 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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