How To Fix EEDM_CALC_INST160 - The allocated period for input parameter &4 is not valid


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EEDM_CALC_INST - IS-U: EDM Messages for Calculating Formula Instances

  • Message number: 160

  • Message text: The allocated period for input parameter &4 is not valid

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to allocate the period from &V2& to &V3& for input parameter
    &V4& (profile: &V1&).

    System Response

    You cannot allocate this parameter to input parameter &V4&. This can be
    for the following reasons:
    The interval length of the profile values is not suitable for the
    allocation period
    You tried to allocate a day value profile without including the day
    offset and the time zone.

    How to fix this error?

    Check your entries.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST160 - The allocated period for input parameter &4 is not valid ?
    The SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST160 indicates that there is an issue with the allocated period for an input parameter in a calculation instance. This error typically arises in the context of data processing or calculations in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to financials, controlling, or data management.
    
    Cause: The error message is triggered when: The specified period for the input parameter (denoted as &4 in the error message) does not fall within the valid range of periods defined in the system. The period may be closed or not available for posting or processing. There may be a mismatch between the fiscal year variant settings and the periods being referenced. The input parameter may not be correctly configured or may be referencing a non-existent or incorrect period.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can take the following steps: Check the Input Parameter: Verify the input parameter that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that

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