Message type: E = Error
Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning
Message number: 166
Message text: In the package for the period, select a single value or an interval
With this planning method, either a single value or an interval has to
be selected as the period in the planning package.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Change the period selection made in the planning package accordingly.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KG1166
- In the package for the period, select a single value or an interval ?The SAP error message KG1166 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with reports or transactions that require a selection of a specific period or range of periods. The error message indicates that the system expects either a single value or an interval for the period selection, but the input provided does not meet these criteria.
Cause: The error can be caused by several factors: Incorrect Input: The user may have entered multiple values or an invalid format for the period selection. Missing Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the period may not have been defined properly, leading to ambiguity in the input. System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the way periods can be selected.
Solution: To resolve the KG1166 error, you can take the following steps: Check Input Format: Ensure that you are entering the period in the correct format. For example, if
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