How To Fix EL083 - Periods for weighting key &1 are not correct

EL083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Periods for weighting key &1 are not correct

What causes this issue?

The entire period has to cover one year and therefore begin on January
1st. The last entry is automatically valid from the date entered up to
and including December 31st.

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?

Make a corresponding entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL083 - Details

• The SAP error message EL083, which states "Periods for weighting key &1 are not correct," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with activity-based costing or internal orders. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the weighting key used in the calculation of costs or allocations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration of Weighting Key: The weighting key may not be properly defined in the system. This could include incorrect start and end periods or missing entries for the specified key.
  Period Overlap: The periods defined for the weighting key may overlap or may not align with the fiscal year or periods defined in the controlling area.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area may not match