How To Fix CACSPH034 - Cannot generate: Existing periods are inconsistent

CACSPH034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSPH - Period Management

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Cannot generate: Existing periods are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to generate new
<DS:GLOS.4483C42EF61F3D96E10000000A155435>periods</> for
<DS:GLOS.39C3277B9F7A4EC7E10000000A114224>period rule</>&v1& (version
&v2&). However the check of existing periods has detected that
inconsistencies exist. The following error was detected:
&v3&&v4&

System Response

The generation of periods in canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the periods for period rule &v1& (version &v2&).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSPH034 - Cannot generate: Existing periods are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message CACSPH034: Cannot generate: Existing periods are inconsistent typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) when there are inconsistencies in the period settings or data that prevent the system from generating the required periods for a project or controlling area.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Period Settings: The fiscal year variant or period settings may not be consistent across different modules or components.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing configuration in the controlling area or project settings that leads to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in the project or controlling area can lead to inconsistencies in the periods.
  Locked Periods: The periods may be locked for posting, which can prevent the generation of new periods.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) that are not reflected in the periods can cause inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Settings: Review the period