How To Fix KV025 - Period entered is in the future

KV025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Period entered is in the future

What causes this issue?

The posting period you entered lies in the future. As basic data
for variance calculation might be incomplete for these point in time,
the system does not allow variance calculation for periods in the
future.

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?

Check your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV025 - Period entered is in the future ?

  The SAP error message KV025 ("Period entered is in the future") typically occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction or perform an action in a period that is set in the future, according to the system's configuration. This is a common issue in financial and controlling modules where period management is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Period Entry: The user is trying to enter a posting date or period that is beyond the current date or the last closed period.
  Period Locking: The system may have period locking settings that prevent postings in future periods to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: The fiscal year variant or period control settings may not allow postings in future periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date or period you are trying to use is not in the future. Adjust the date to a valid period.
  Review Period Status: Check the status of the periods in the relevant transaction