How To Fix G01265 - In area 'New values' enter a period category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 265

• Message text: In area 'New values' enter a period category

What causes this issue?

The validation you specified could not be assigned to cons group &V1&;
or it wasn't possible to select the indicator <LS>Rollup cons unit
enterable</> because you did not enter a period category on the
selection screen.
&V1&

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?

On the selection screen, choose a valid value for the parameter
<LS>Period category: enterability/validation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01265 - In area 'New values' enter a period category ?

  The SAP error message G01265 typically occurs in the context of financial planning or budgeting within the SAP system, particularly when working with planning functions in the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) modules. The error indicates that a required field for entering a period category is missing in the "New values" area.
  Cause:
  The error message G01265 is triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to enter new values in a planning function or transaction without specifying a period category.
  The period category is a mandatory field that defines the time frame for the data being entered (e.g., monthly, quarterly, yearly).
  The system requires this information to process the planning data correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G01265 error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where you are encountering the error (e.g., during a planning function, data entry, or report generation).
  Locate the 'New values' Section: Navigate to the area in the transaction or planning function where you need to enter new values.
  Enter a Period Category: 
  
  Look for a field labeled "Period Category" or similar.
  Select or enter the appropriate period category that corresponds to the data you are trying to input (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  
  
  Validate Input: Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly before proceeding.
  Re-attempt the Action: After entering the necessary period category, try to execute the action again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Period Categories: These are predefined categories in SAP that help in organizing and reporting financial data over specific time frames. Common examples include "M" for monthly, "Q" for quarterly, and "Y" for yearly.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to enter data in the planning function. Sometimes, restrictions can lead to incomplete data entry.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on planning functions and period categories.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the period category is correctly specified, you should be able to resolve the G01265 error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP.