How To Fix H1466 - Period cannot be shortened

H1466 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Period cannot be shortened

What causes this issue?

You tried to shorten the period of the classification of the
expenditure type Basic Pay. You cannot do this, however, because other
expenditure types exist in the period you want to delete.

System Response

No further processing possible.

How to fix this error?

Delete the other expenditure types first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1466 - Period cannot be shortened ?

  The SAP error message H1466 ("Period cannot be shortened") typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when attempting to shorten a posting period that has already been closed or has transactions recorded against it. This error is often encountered during activities such as period-end closing, where users may try to adjust the periods for financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The period you are trying to shorten has already been closed for postings. In SAP, once a period is closed, it is generally not allowed to make changes to it.
  Transactions Recorded: There may be transactions that have already been posted in the period you are trying to shorten, which prevents the system from allowing changes.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict the ability to shorten periods based on company policies or settings in the controlling or financial modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period you are trying to