How To Fix KPT3011 - Enter a different "From period"

KPT3011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPT3 - Messages for Plan->Plan or Actual->Plan

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter a different "From period"

What causes this issue?

You have
Specified a complete period interval in the reference and
Entered a From-period in the target.
As you have not specified the To-period in the target, the system tries
to determine the To-period in the target using the length of the period
interval in the reference and the From-period in the target.
This would mean that the To-period in the target would have the value
&V1&. However, the maximum valid value is &V2&.

System Response

The System interrupts the processing.

How to fix this error?

Select a different From-period in the target.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPT3011 - Enter a different "From period" ?

  The SAP error message KPT3011, which states "Enter a different 'From period'," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or budgeting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the period you are trying to enter for a planning activity is not valid or is outside the acceptable range defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The "From period" you are trying to enter may not be open for posting or planning. This can happen if the period is closed in the financial calendar.
  Period Restrictions: There may be restrictions set in the planning configuration that prevent certain periods from being used for planning.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not align with the period you are trying to enter.
  Data Entry Error: A simple mistake in entering the period (e.g., entering a future period or a period that does not exist).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period you are trying