How To Fix CY117 - You cannot use the period type "posting period"

CY117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You cannot use the period type "posting period"

What causes this issue?

This period type is not permitted, since not all selected capacities
belong to company codes using the same fiscal year variant.
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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?

Please select another period type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY117 - You cannot use the period type "posting period" ?

  The SAP error message CY117, which states "You cannot use the period type 'posting period'," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when trying to execute certain transactions that involve period management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is preventing the use of a specific period type for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Type Configuration: The period type "posting period" may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the period type is not allowed for the specific transaction or if it is restricted in the configuration settings.
  Posting Period Status: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction you are trying to execute. In SAP, periods can be opened or closed for posting, and if the period is closed, you will receive this error.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions on which period types can be