How To Fix EPM039 - Period &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPM - Messages for Plant Manager Role

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Period &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPM039 - Period &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EPM039, which states "Period &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when a user attempts to access or manipulate data for a period that is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The specified period (e.g., month, quarter, year) does not exist in the planning or reporting model.
  Period Not Open: The period may exist but is not open for posting or reporting. This can happen if the period is closed in the financial calendar.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the time dimension in the BPC or BW system.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not include the specified period due to incorrect settings or data loading issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Definition:
  
  Verify that the period you are trying to access is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the time dimension in the BPC or BW model.
  Ensure that the period is correctly set up in the fiscal calendar.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period exists but is closed, you may need to open it for posting or reporting. This can usually be done by a user with the appropriate authorization in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the time dimension in your BPC or BW environment. Ensure that all necessary periods are included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Load Verification:
  
  If the period should exist based on your data model, verify that the data load processes have completed successfully and that the relevant periods have been populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP BPC or BW.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the periods in question.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPM039 error and implement a solution to resolve it.