Message type: E = Error
Message class: GA - Allocations
Message number: 238
Message text: Period delta &1 is greater than the number of posting periods
You have entered a period delta of &V1&. This is greater than the number
of posting periods in fiscal year &V2&.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Processing is terminated.
Change the value of the period delta.
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GA238
- Period delta &1 is greater than the number of posting periods ?The SAP error message GA238 indicates that there is an issue with the period delta specified in a transaction or report. Specifically, it means that the period delta you are trying to use exceeds the number of posting periods that are available in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents or when running reports that involve period-based calculations.
Cause: Period Delta Exceeds Available Periods: The most common cause of this error is that the period delta you are trying to use (e.g., a delta of 3 months) is greater than the number of posting periods that have been defined in the system.
Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the number of available posting periods. Closed Periods: The periods you are trying to access may have been closed, and the system does not allow postings or calculations
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