How To Fix LD008 - Only periods &1, &2 and &3 are allowed

LD008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LD - Logistics Automotive Line Design

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Only periods &1, &2 and &3 are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LD008 - Only periods &1, &2 and &3 are allowed ?

  The SAP error message LD008 ("Only periods &1, &2, and &3 are allowed") typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific set of periods (e.g., monthly, weekly) for a particular operation, but the input provided does not match the allowed periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Input: The user may have entered a period that is not defined in the system settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The periods allowed for a specific payroll or time management process may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple typographical error in the period input.
  Version or Release Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise due to differences in system versions or configurations that do not align with the expected periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Verify that the periods you are trying to use match the allowed periods specified in the error message