How To Fix KA258 - Periods do not match the chosen interval &.& to &.&

KA258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Periods do not match the chosen interval &.& to &.&

What causes this issue?

You have selected a reporting period between &V1&.&V2& and &V3&.&V4&.
You can only maintain surcharges for this 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 entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA258 - Periods do not match the chosen interval &.& to &.& ?

  The SAP error message KA258 ("Periods do not match the chosen interval &.& to &.&") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when there is a mismatch in the periods being analyzed or processed. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of reports, planning, or posting transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Period Mismatch: The error indicates that the periods specified in the selection criteria do not align with the periods defined in the system for the chosen interval. This could happen if:
  
  The start and end periods are not valid for the fiscal year.
  The periods are closed or not open for posting.
  The fiscal year variant settings do not match the selected periods.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the report or transaction may not correspond to the fiscal periods defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or fiscal