How To Fix KA142 - Enter the correct interval

KA142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Enter the correct interval

What causes this issue?

The limits you entered do not represent a valid interval.

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?

Correct your input.
The "from" entry must be earlier than or equal to the "to" entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA142 - Enter the correct interval ?

  The SAP error message KA142 ("Enter the correct interval") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when a user is trying to enter or modify data related to periods or intervals that are not valid or do not meet the system's requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date range or interval you are trying to enter may not be valid. This could be due to the start date being after the end date or the dates falling outside of the allowed posting periods.
  Closed Periods: The periods you are trying to enter data for may be closed in the system, meaning that no further postings can be made for those periods.
  Incorrect Format: The format of the dates or intervals may not be in the expected format, leading to the error.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Range: Ensure