How To Fix KG802 - Enter a valid period (the year & has & periods)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Enter a valid period (the year & has & periods)

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid period for the year &V1&.

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?

Enter a value between 1 and &V2& for the period in year &V1&.
You may have inadvertently selected period planning instead of weekly
planning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG802 - Enter a valid period (the year & has & periods) ?

  The SAP error message KG802, which states "Enter a valid period (the year & has & periods)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when users are trying to enter or process data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other CO-related transactions. This error indicates that the period you are trying to enter is not valid for the specified year, often due to the following reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Period Entry: The period you are trying to enter does not exist for the specified year. For example, if you are trying to enter a period greater than the number of periods defined for that year (e.g., trying to enter period 13 in a year that only has 12 periods).
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be configured correctly, or the periods may not be defined as expected. This can happen if the fiscal year variant has been changed or if the periods have been modified.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may be closed for the specified year, preventing any further entries in that period.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Period: Verify that the period you are trying to enter is valid for the specified year. Ensure that you are not trying to enter a period that exceeds the number of defined periods.
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code OB29) and check the periods defined for the year in question. Make sure that the fiscal year variant is set up correctly.
  
  
  Open Posting Periods: Check if the posting periods are open for the year you are trying to post to. You can do this in the transaction code OB52, where you can view and adjust the open and closed posting periods.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Manage posting periods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering periods and understand the implications of fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG802 error and successfully enter the desired period in SAP.