How To Fix /IBX/UI139 - Period number &1 missing

/IBX/UI139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/UI -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Period number &1 missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/UI139 - Period number &1 missing ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/UI139 Period number &1 missing typically indicates that a specific period number is not available or recognized in the system for the operation you are trying to perform. This can occur in various contexts, such as financial reporting, planning, or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Configuration: The specified period may not be defined in the system configuration. This could happen if the period has not been created or activated in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Incorrect Period Input: The user may have entered an incorrect period number that does not exist in the system.
  Period Locking: The period might be locked for posting or reporting, preventing any transactions or entries from being made.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing periods in the new system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction code OB52 for