How To Fix J2270 - &4 Enter a start period for periodic costing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 270

• Message text: &4 Enter a start period for periodic costing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2270 - &4 Enter a start period for periodic costing ?

  The SAP error message J2270, which states "Enter a start period for periodic costing," typically occurs in the context of periodic costing in SAP Controlling (CO) or Product Costing (CO-PC). This error indicates that the system requires a start period to be defined for the costing run, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Period: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a start period for the periodic costing run.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the costing variant or the controlling area that are not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the costing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J2270 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Start Period:
  
  When you initiate the periodic costing process, ensure that you enter a valid start period. This is typically done in the costing run screen where you