How To Fix KT203 - Period selection is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Period selection is incorrect

What causes this issue?

Period &V1& in fiscal year &V2& does not exist. Fiscal year variant
&V3& contains &V4& periods.
When you only enter the fiscal year, the SAP System tries to determine
the smallest and largest period. If the SAP System cannot determine a
valid period in the fiscal year, it releases the error message for
period "001".

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.
Enter a fiscal year whose periods are defined.
Or, enter a period defined in fiscal year &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT203 - Period selection is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message KT203 "Period selection is incorrect" typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when the user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific period selection, but the selected period is not valid for the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Period: The selected period may not exist in the system, or it may be outside the range of periods that have been defined in the fiscal year variant.
  Closed Periods: The period you are trying to access may be closed for posting. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or controlling area may not align with the selected period.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format used in the selection criteria may not match the expected format in SAP.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain periods or data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Period Validity: Verify that the selected period is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration.
  Review Closed Periods: Ensure that the period you are trying to access is open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52, which allows you to view and manage open and closed periods.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: Confirm that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code or controlling area is correctly set up and that it matches the periods you are trying to access.
  Correct Date Format: Ensure that the date format you are using matches the expected format in SAP. This can often be adjusted in user settings.
  User Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the selected period. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required access.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 (for managing periods) and OAA3 (for checking fiscal year variants) to troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on period management and fiscal year variants.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules.