How To Fix KS021 - Change interval must be set to year end

KS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Change interval must be set to year end

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& must be unique within a fiscal year. You have selected a
change period before the fiscal year end. Changing the field would
result in inconsistent data.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Select a suitable period range for changing the field with the function
"Analysis period".
If you wish to change the activity type category or actual activity
type category fields, note that certain changes (such as changes in
allocatablity) are possible only when both fields have unambiguous
values for the entire fiscal year. If a field with partial intervals
for the fiscal year receives different values, the function "Analysis
period" changes the individual field values in the individual partial
intervals so that a single, unambiguous value exits for the entire
fiscal year. Afterwards, changes in the original reporting period
(total fiscal year) set the fields to entry-ready and can be maintained
at the fiscal year level.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS021 - Change interval must be set to year end ?

  The SAP error message KS021 ("Change interval must be set to year end") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to change the settings for a cost center or internal order that has a change interval defined. This error indicates that the system expects the change interval to be set to the end of the fiscal year, but it is not configured that way.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Change Interval Setting: The change interval for the cost center or internal order is not set to "Year End." This can happen if the configuration was not done correctly or if there was a misunderstanding of the required settings.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the controlling area may not align with the expected settings for the cost center or internal order.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry when trying to change the settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change