How To Fix KT190 - The top interval limit for the periods is too small

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 190

• Message text: The top interval limit for the periods is too small

What causes this issue?

You entered an invalid period interval:
"From" period: &V1&
"To" period : &V2&
The "To" period must be greater than or equal to the "From" period.

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?

Correct your entry.
If you do not maintain the "To" period, the SAP System automatically
sets the highest permitted value as the upper interval limit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT190 - The top interval limit for the periods is too small ?

  The SAP error message KT190, which states "The top interval limit for the periods is too small," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when the system is unable to process a transaction due to the defined period limits being too restrictive.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Period Limits: The defined period limits for a cost center or internal order are set too narrowly, preventing the posting of transactions that fall outside these limits.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not align with the periods being used for posting.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the allowed periods defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT190 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Limits:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Review the period limits set for the cost center or order and adjust them if necessary to allow for the required posting periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that it matches the periods you are trying to post to.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Date:
  
  Verify the posting date of the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that it falls within the allowed periods.
  If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date within the defined periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure period limits and fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) or KOB1 (for displaying actual line items) to investigate further.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KT190 error and successfully process your transactions in SAP.