How To Fix KB512 - Interval entered for field $ is not allowed --> enter a single value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Interval entered for field $ is not allowed --> enter a single value

What causes this issue?

You must enter a reference field to calculate intervals for field &V1&.
This reference field does not exist. The interval cannot be computed.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Enter just one value for the &V1& field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB512 - Interval entered for field $ is not allowed --> enter a single value ?

  The SAP error message KB512, which states "Interval entered for field $ is not allowed --> enter a single value," typically occurs in the context of entering data in a transaction or report where a single value is expected, but an interval (range of values) has been provided instead. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in financial and controlling areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Format: The user may have entered a range of values (e.g., a start and end date or a range of account numbers) in a field that only accepts a single value.
  Field Configuration: The field in question may be configured to accept only single values due to business logic or system settings.
  User Error: The user may not be aware that the field is restricted to a single value and may have mistakenly entered a range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input for the field that triggered the error. Ensure