How To Fix KE592 - Time base in rule &1 has not been defined correctly

KE592 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 592

• Message text: Time base in rule &1 has not been defined correctly

What causes this issue?

The posting date is used for the time base. The posting date can be used
for actual data only, however. The actual data is not restricted in the
"Plan/Actual Indicator" rule field.

System Response

This rule would not function correctly for the planning data.

How to fix this error?

Select only "0 - Actual Data" in the "Plan/Actual Indicator" rule field.
If you also want to process the planning data as part of this rule, you
need to select a different time base.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE592 - Time base in rule &1 has not been defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message KE592 indicates that there is an issue with the time base defined in a particular rule within the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas. This error typically arises when the time base for a calculation or allocation rule is not set up correctly, which can prevent the system from processing the relevant data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Base Configuration: The time base for the rule may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may not align with the expected time base settings, leading to discrepancies.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data related to the time base may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rule Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for the rule in question (e.g., in transaction code KE4I for CO-PA).
  Verify that the