How To Fix EFORMULA020 - The selected period does not lie within the profile allocation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EFORMULA - Messages for EDM Formula Instance Calculation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The selected period does not lie within the profile allocation

What causes this issue?

You attempted to display profile values for profile &v1& from &v2& to
&v3&. However, this period does not lie within the allocation of the
input profile of the formula allocation. You can only display profile
values that lie within this period.

System Response

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?

Choose a period that corresponds to the allocation of the input profile
of the formula allocation. If you choose a week or a month either the
from-date or the to-date must lie within this period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EFORMULA020 - The selected period does not lie within the profile allocation ?

  The SAP error message EFORMULA020 indicates that the selected period for a particular operation does not fall within the defined allocation profile. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning, budgeting, or allocation processes where specific time frames are set for data entry or processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Period Mismatch: The period you are trying to access or process is outside the range defined in the allocation profile. This could be due to:
  
  The allocation profile being set for a specific fiscal year or period that does not include the selected date.
  The selected period being closed or not open for posting in the system.
  
  
  
  Profile Configuration: The allocation profile may not be configured correctly to include the desired periods.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the wrong period or date range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allocation Profile:
  
  Go to the allocation profile settings in SAP and verify the defined periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to access is included in the profile.
  If necessary, adjust the allocation profile to include the required periods.
  
  
  
  Open Periods:
  
  Ensure that the selected period is open for posting. You can check this in the period closing settings of the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it if your business processes allow for it.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the period you are trying to select. Make sure it is the intended period and that you are not mistakenly selecting a future or past period that is not relevant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to allocation profiles and period management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to manage posting periods) or KP26 (to manage cost center planning) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the periods and profiles you are trying to work with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EFORMULA020 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.