How To Fix KG707 - Unknown period variant

KG707 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Unknown period variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG707 - Unknown period variant ?

  The SAP error message KG707 "Unknown period variant" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific period variant, but the system cannot find the specified variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Variant: The period variant specified in the configuration or in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The period variant may not have been set up in the controlling area or may not be assigned to the relevant fiscal year.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the period variant name or code when entering it in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified period variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Period Variants.
  Verify that the period variant you are trying to use is defined