How To Fix K6626 - Target period is not the same as the reference period.

K6626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Target period is not the same as the reference period.

What causes this issue?

You have selected either 'Add' or 'Overwrite'. For this selection the
period must be the same length in the source aspect and target aspect.

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?

Repeat your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6626 - Target period is not the same as the reference period. ?

  The SAP error message K6626, "Target period is not the same as the reference period," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or budgeting within the SAP Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the target period you are trying to use for planning and the reference period that is being used as a basis for that planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Mismatch: The target period you are trying to use does not match the reference period in terms of fiscal year or period number.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the planning layout or the planning version may not be configured correctly, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong period is selected for the target or reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Settings: Verify that the target period you are trying to use matches the reference period in terms of fiscal year and