How To Fix KM281 - The last day of period & & could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 281

• Message text: The last day of period & & could not be found

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the last day of the period &V1& &V2& for
the fiscal year variant &V3& in controlling area &V4&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system cannot transfer the work in process.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM281 - The last day of period & & could not be found ?

  The SAP error message KM281, which states "The last day of period & & could not be found," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with period-end closing activities or when trying to execute certain reports or transactions that require a valid period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Configuration: The error often arises when the system cannot find the last day of a specified period in the controlling area. This can happen if the period has not been defined or if the fiscal year variant is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: If the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or controlling area does not match the periods being referenced, this error can occur.
  Period Status: The period might be closed or not open for posting, which can lead to the system being unable to find the last day of that period.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may