How To Fix KQ490 - Initialize the number of periods in the past or switch

KQ490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Initialize the number of periods in the past or switch

What causes this issue?

The system can only interpret your entry in connection with the
<LS>Period age</> indicator. If the <LS>Period within current fiscal
year</> indicator is set, the
<LS>Period age</> indicator has to be blank.

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?

Delete your entry or select <LS>Period age</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ490 - Initialize the number of periods in the past or switch ?

  The SAP error message KQ490, which states "Initialize the number of periods in the past or switch," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) modules when there is an issue with the configuration of the periods for reporting or planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Initialization: The error often arises when the system is unable to initialize the number of periods for reporting or planning. This can happen if the settings for the fiscal year or periods are not correctly defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the controlling area settings, fiscal year variant, or period settings that do not align with the data being processed.
  Data Consistency: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the periods have not been properly defined in the system, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured in the controlling area. You can do