How To Fix /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES689 - Forecast period exceeds financial plan validity; extend plan validity

/CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES689 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Forecast period exceeds financial plan validity; extend plan validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES689 - Forecast period exceeds financial plan validity; extend plan validity ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES689 indicates that the forecast period you are trying to use exceeds the validity period of the financial plan. This typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting within SAP, particularly in modules related to financial planning and controlling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Forecast Period Exceeds Validity: The forecast period you are trying to enter or process is beyond the time frame that has been defined for the financial plan. This can happen if:
  The financial plan has a defined validity period (start and end dates).
  The forecast you are trying to create or modify is set for a period that is not covered by the financial plan.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Financial Plan Validity:
  
  Navigate to the financial planning settings in SAP.
  Verify the validity period of the financial plan. This can usually be found in the planning configuration or settings.
  
  
  
  Extend Financial Plan Validity:
  
  If the forecast period is