How To Fix KG806 - Enter a valid period

KG806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Enter a valid period

What causes this issue?

You have selected a period which is not in the time frame which you are
currently planning.

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?

Select a period which lies in the current planning time frame.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG806 - Enter a valid period ?

  The SAP error message KG806 ("Enter a valid period") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or other related transactions. This error indicates that the period you are trying to enter is not valid for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Causes of Error KG806
  
  
  Invalid Period: The period you are trying to enter may not be open for posting. This can happen if:
  
  The period is closed in the financial accounting (FI) module.
  The period is outside the fiscal year defined in the system.
  The period is not defined in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or controlling area may not match the period you are trying to enter.
  
  
  Posting Period Settings: The posting period settings in the configuration may restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have specific