How To Fix PSSC_CONTR038 - Invalid Period

PSSC_CONTR038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_CONTR - Messages for application controller

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Invalid Period

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PSSC_CONTR038 - Details

• The SAP error message PSSC_CONTR038: Invalid Period typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an issue with the fiscal period being referenced in a transaction or report. This error indicates that the period specified is not valid for the current configuration or settings in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Period: The fiscal period you are trying to access may have been closed in the system, meaning no further postings can be made to that period.
  Incorrect Period Entry: The period entered may not exist in the fiscal calendar defined for the company code or controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the periods defined in the system.
  Posting Date Mismatch: The posting date of the transaction may not align with the allowed periods for the fiscal year.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations