How To Fix KEO301 - The creation period must include the key date

KEO301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 301

• Message text: The creation period must include the key date

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a master data object between &v1& and &v2&.
However, the browser is currently working with key date &v3&.
The key date of the browser must lie within the creation period.

System Response

The system rejects the creation period entered.

How to fix this error?

Choose a creation period in which key date &v3& lies.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO301 - The creation period must include the key date ?

  The SAP error message KEO301 ("The creation period must include the key date") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a master data record in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for creating or modifying the record does not fall within the valid creation period defined for that object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Key Date Issue: The key date you are using for the transaction is outside the allowed creation period for the master data. This could happen if:
  
  The key date is set to a date before the start of the creation period.
  The key date is set to a date after the end of the creation period.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The creation period for the specific controlling object may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple