How To Fix KS028 - Change interval must be on posting period limit

KS028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Change interval must be on posting period limit

What causes this issue?

The field you want to change must be unique within an posting period.
You have selected a change interval which is not within an posting
period. Changing the field would lead to inconsistent data.

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?

Select a suitable change interval to change the field using the
"Analysis period" function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS028 - Change interval must be on posting period limit ?

  The SAP error message KS028 ("Change interval must be on posting period limit") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to change a cost center or internal order's planning data, and the change interval does not align with the defined posting periods in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Periods: The error is usually triggered when the change interval you are trying to set does not correspond to the defined posting periods in the system. For example, if you are trying to change a planning value for a cost center for a period that is not open for posting, or if the interval does not match the defined periods (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the fiscal year variant that defines the posting periods.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect date range that does not match