How To Fix KL005 - Enter a valid period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KL - Valuation Function Modules: Activity Allocation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter a valid period

What causes this issue?

The SAP System attempted to read the activity price for a cost center/
activity type combination. During this process the period was not
transferred to the read module.

System Response

A program error has occurred.

How to fix this error?

Contact the SAP hotline service.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KL005 - Enter a valid period ?

  The SAP error message KL005 "Enter a valid period" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when a user attempts to enter or process data for a period that is either closed or not valid for the transaction being performed. This can happen in various transactions, such as when posting costs, creating reports, or executing other financial activities.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Period: The period you are trying to enter is closed for posting. This often happens at the end of a fiscal year or month when financial activities are finalized.
  Invalid Period: The period entered does not exist in the system, either due to incorrect input or because it has not been defined in the fiscal calendar.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant or period settings may not be correctly configured in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period you are trying to enter is open for posting. You can do this by checking the period status in the controlling or financial accounting module.
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to view and adjust the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Correct Input: Ensure that you are entering the correct period. Double-check the format and the values you are inputting.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the period is valid but still causing issues, review the configuration of the fiscal year variant and ensure that the periods are correctly defined.
  
  Use transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: Change posting periods
  OB29: Define fiscal year variant
  KSB1: Display actual line items for cost centers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering periods and handling financial transactions to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KL005 error and successfully enter a valid period in SAP.