How To Fix KH560 - Period 000 is not allowed -> Enter a period value

KH560 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Period 000 is not allowed -> Enter a period value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH560 - Period 000 is not allowed -> Enter a period value ?

  The SAP error message KH560 ("Period 000 is not allowed -> Enter a period value") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific period, but the system is unable to recognize the period specified (in this case, "000"). This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Period Entry: The user may have entered an invalid period (like "000") that does not exist in the system.
  Period Not Open: The period you are trying to access may not be open for posting in the controlling area or company code.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or financial settings that prevent the system from recognizing valid periods.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the period field blank or entered an incorrect value.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Period Entry: Ensure that you are entering a valid