How To Fix KG1016 - The planning level must contain either 'period' or 'week'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The planning level must contain either 'period' or 'week'

What causes this issue?

A planning level must contain the characteristic 'period/year'. If the
second period type is active in costing based Profitability Analysis,
the characteristic 'week/year' can be included instead.

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?

Choose characteristic 'period/year' or 'week/year' for the planning
level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1016 - The planning level must contain either 'period' or 'week' ?

  The SAP error message KG1016, which states "The planning level must contain either 'period' or 'week'," typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting within SAP, particularly in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the planning level you are trying to use does not meet the required criteria for either a time period or a week.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Planning Level Configuration: The planning level you are using may not be set up correctly to include either a time period (like months or quarters) or a week.
  Missing Time Characteristics: The planning level might be missing the necessary time characteristics that define how data is aggregated or broken down over time.
  Data Entry Issues: When entering planning data, if the system does not recognize the time frame specified, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Level Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning level in SAP.
  Ensure that the planning level includes either 'period' or 'week' as part of its definition.
  If necessary, modify the planning level to include the required time characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Layout:
  
  Check the planning layout you are using to ensure it is correctly set up to include the necessary time dimensions.
  Make sure that the layout is aligned with the planning level you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  When entering planning data, ensure that you are selecting the correct time frame that corresponds to the planning level.
  If you are using a custom planning layout, verify that it is correctly configured to allow for the selection of periods or weeks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring planning levels and layouts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KP07 (Cost Center Planning - Change) to navigate planning functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP CO planning processes to better understand how to configure and use planning levels effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG1016 error and ensure that your planning levels are correctly set up for your budgeting and planning activities in SAP.