How To Fix KW025 - No reference period(s) selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 025

• Message text: No reference period(s) selected

What causes this issue?

The business process you are using as a reference exists in several
periods. You must select one of these periods in order to continue
processing.

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 one of the periods as a model or use a different business
process as a reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW025 - No reference period(s) selected ?

  The SAP error message KW025 ("No reference period(s) selected") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a reference period, but none has been selected or available for the specified criteria.
  Cause:
  
  No Valid Periods: The most common cause is that there are no valid periods defined for the selection criteria you are using. This could be due to the fiscal year variant settings or the periods not being open for posting.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing periods in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain periods or data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the fiscal year variant that prevent the selection of periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods. Ensure that the periods you are trying to access are open for the relevant company code and controlling area.
  Verify that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the periods are defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria you are using in the report or transaction. Make sure that you are selecting a valid reference period that exists in the system.
  If you are using a specific date range, ensure that it falls within the open periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the selected periods. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP CO configuration team to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the controlling area and fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Reports:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using alternative reports or transactions that may not have the same restrictions regarding reference periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Report: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Report: Orders), and KSV5 (Report: Plan/Actual Comparison).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Controlling (CO) to understand how periods and fiscal year variants are managed.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.