How To Fix KI396 - Derived budget period is ignored for the activity allocation

KI396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Derived budget period is ignored for the activity allocation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI396 - Derived budget period is ignored for the activity allocation ?

  The SAP error message KI396, which states "Derived budget period is ignored for the activity allocation," typically occurs in the context of controlling and budgeting within SAP, particularly when dealing with activity allocations in Cost Center Accounting (CCA) or Internal Orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Budgeting Period Mismatch: The derived budget period for the activity allocation does not match the period defined in the budget. This can happen if the budget is not set up for the specific period in which the activity allocation is being processed.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the budget settings that lead to the system ignoring the derived budget period.
  
  
  Activity Type Settings: The activity type used in the allocation may not have a valid budget defined for the period in question.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may not be open for the budget or