How To Fix KG105 - Period type indicator "&1" is invalid

KG105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Period type indicator "&1" is invalid

What causes this issue?

Fiscal year variant "&V1&" is not valid for distribution key "&V2&" for
the field "&V3&".

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG105 - Period type indicator "&1" is invalid ?

  The SAP error message KG105, which states "Period type indicator '&1' is invalid," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) modules when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized period type indicator during a transaction or report execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Type: The period type indicator specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect configuration, or the period type not being defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The period type may not have been set up in the controlling area or may not be assigned to the relevant fiscal year variant.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the period type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period Type: Verify the period type indicator being used. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and corresponds to a valid period