How To Fix EL208 - Period key &1 in function module &2 could not be found

EL208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Period key &1 in function module &2 could not be found

What causes this issue?

It is possible that no period key was entered for a PROFEST value in
the installation structure in which the corresponding register is
allocated, or that the period key does not exist in TE871. It also
possible that the period key was not correctly transferred from the
program being called up.

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?

Assign a corresponding period key to the PROFEST value and/or check
table TE871.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL208 - Period key &1 in function module &2 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message EL208 indicates that a specific period key could not be found in a function module. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling modules where period keys are used to manage time-based data, such as fiscal periods or reporting periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Key: The specified period key does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Function Module: The function module being called may not be set up to handle the specified period key.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that store period keys.
  
  Configuration Issues: The period key may not be defined in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the period key is correctly defined in the configuration settings. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction