How To Fix EFORMULA021 - The selected period does not lie within the profile validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

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

What causes this issue?

You attempted to display profile values from &v1& to &v2&. However, this
period does not lie within the validity period of the output profile of
the formula allocation. You can only display the profile value within
the validity period of the output profile (&v3& to &v4&).

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 validity of the output profile
of the formula allocation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EFORMULA021 - The selected period does not lie within the profile validity period ?

  The SAP error message EFORMULA021 indicates that the selected period for a specific operation does not fall within the validity period defined in the relevant profile. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, planning, or reporting where a time frame is specified, but the system finds that the period is outside the allowed range.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Validity Period: The profile (such as a planning profile, valuation profile, or any other relevant configuration) has a defined validity period, and the date or period you are trying to use does not fall within this range.
  Incorrect Date Selection: The user may have selected a date or period that is either too early or too late compared to the defined profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the profile was set up, including incorrect start or end dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Validity: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where the profile is defined.
  Verify the start and end dates of the profile to ensure they encompass the period you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Selection:
  
  If the selected period is indeed outside the profile's validity, adjust your date selection to fall within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Modify Profile Settings:
  
  If necessary, you may need to extend the validity period of the profile to include the desired dates. This typically requires appropriate authorization and should be done in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or user manuals that pertain to the specific module you are working with, as they may provide additional insights or steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the profile settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify profile settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not recur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EFORMULA021 error and proceed with your SAP operations.