How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES298 - Activity Planning for Project &1: Only periods 001 to 012 are supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Activity Planning for Project &1: Only periods 001 to 012 are supported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES298 - Activity Planning for Project &1: Only periods 001 to 012 are supported. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES298 indicates that there is an issue with activity planning for a project in SAP, specifically that only periods 001 to 012 (which typically correspond to January to December of a given year) are supported. This error usually arises when you attempt to plan activities for a period outside of the defined range, such as a period that is not part of the fiscal year or a period that is not configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The period you are trying to use for activity planning is outside the supported range (e.g., period 013 for January of the next year).
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant may not be set up to allow for periods beyond 012.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the project management settings or the controlling area that restrict the periods available for planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period: Verify the period you are trying to plan for. Ensure it falls within the range of 001 to 012.
  Adjust Planning: If you need to plan for a future period, consider adjusting your planning to fit within the supported periods or wait until the new fiscal year is opened in the system.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Check the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration. Ensure that it is set up correctly to allow for the periods you need.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team: If you believe the configuration is correct but still encounter the error, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings and ensure everything is set up properly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to review and adjust your project planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring fiscal year variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on project planning and fiscal year variants for more detailed information on how to configure and manage periods in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your activity planning in SAP.