How To Fix EL788 - For period category M you must specify time basis 1,2,3,4,6 or 12

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 788

• Message text: For period category M you must specify time basis 1,2,3,4,6 or 12

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a valid number for the period category M
(month).

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?

Enter 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12 months as the time basis.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL788 - For period category M you must specify time basis 1,2,3,4,6 or 12 ?

  The SAP error message EL788 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the time basis for a specific period category (in this case, category M). This error typically arises in the context of planning or budgeting processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to execute a function or transaction that requires a time basis to be specified for period category M, but the system does not have a valid time basis defined. The time basis is a key parameter that determines how time-related data is processed, and it must be set to one of the valid options (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12) for the operation to proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL788 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the period categories in your SAP system. This can typically be found