How To Fix NAA333 - Actual data is used for period &3 - &4 (no comparison yet)

NAA333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Actual data is used for period &3 - &4 (no comparison yet)

What causes this issue?

Up to now, one periodic business volume comparison has been carried out
for the period (condition type &V1&, validity area &V2&), valid from
&V1& to &V2&.

System Response

The business volume data from the update of actual data is used.

How to fix this error?

Check whether a periodic business volume update is missing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA333 - Actual data is used for period &3 - &4 (no comparison yet) ?

  The SAP error message NAA333 indicates that actual data is being used for a specific period, but there is no comparison data available yet. This message typically arises in the context of financial reporting or analysis, particularly when working with the SAP Controlling (CO) module or the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Comparison Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to generate a report or analysis that requires comparison data (like budget or forecast data) for the specified periods, but such data has not been entered or is not available.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with data entry, such as missing or incomplete records for the periods in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to pull in the necessary comparison data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that the necessary comparison data (budget, forecast, etc.) has been entered for the periods in question.