How To Fix GK073 - Validation cannot be changed because period category is missing

GK073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Validation cannot be changed because period category is missing

What causes this issue?

The validation cannot be changed because period <ZH>&V1&</> is not
assigned to a period category.

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?

In the Implementation Guide, maintain the period category to which you
want to assign period <ZH>&V1&</>, or create a new period category and
assign period <ZH>&V1&</> to it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK073 - Details

• The SAP error message GK073, which states "Validation cannot be changed because period category is missing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with validations in the context of planning or budgeting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Period Category: The validation you are trying to change or create requires a specific period category, which has not been defined in the system. The period category is essential for determining how data is processed over time (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the validation settings that prevents the system from recognizing the necessary period category.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the validation or the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK073 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Period Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP