How To Fix KJ553 - Period &1 has not been defined in service &2

KJ553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Period &1 has not been defined in service &2

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred.

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ553 - Period &1 has not been defined in service &2 ?

  The SAP error message KJ553, which states "Period &1 has not been defined in service &2," typically occurs in the context of service management or service processing within SAP. This error indicates that the specified period (e.g., a fiscal period or a service period) has not been defined for the specified service.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Defined: The most common cause is that the period you are trying to use for the service has not been set up in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The service might not be properly configured to allow transactions for the specified period.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong period or service code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the service in question. This is usually found in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the