How To Fix KB193 - Enter the period from which a projection should begin

KB193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Enter the period from which a projection should begin

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KB193 - Details

• The SAP error message KB193, which states "Enter the period from which a projection should begin," typically occurs in the context of financial planning or budgeting within the SAP system, particularly when working with cost center accounting or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify a projection (such as a budget or forecast) without specifying a starting period. The system requires a defined period to calculate projections accurately, and if this information is missing, it triggers the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KB193 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or report you are working with that triggered the error.
  
  
  Enter the Required Period:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the projection is being created or modified.
  Look for fields labeled "Start Period," "From Period," or similar.
  Enter the appropriate starting period for your projection. This is usually in the format of a fiscal year and month