How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE042 - No common validity period for cost center &2 and activity type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No common validity period for cost center &2 and activity type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE042 - No common validity period for cost center &2 and activity type &3 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE042 indicates that there is no common validity period for the specified cost center and activity type in the planning process. This typically occurs in the context of cost planning or activity-based costing when the system is trying to access or process data that is not aligned in terms of time validity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Validity Periods: The cost center and the activity type may have different validity periods defined in the system. For example, the cost center might be valid for a certain fiscal year, while the activity type is valid for a different period.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration for either the cost center or the activity type, such as missing or incorrectly defined validity dates.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may not be aligned with the validity periods of the cost