How To Fix GP358 - Period & is already defined

GP358 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Period & is already defined

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a period for which a relative factor is already
defined.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP358 - Period & is already defined ?

  The SAP error message GP358 "Period & is already defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or time management. This error indicates that the specified period has already been defined in the system, which can lead to conflicts or duplications in data entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Period Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the period you are trying to define or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the payroll or time management module that allows for overlapping or duplicate periods.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently attempted to create a new period that matches an existing one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Periods: Review the existing periods in the system to confirm if the period you are trying to define is already present. You can do this by navigating to