How To Fix TU419 - Contr.&1: Period length of alternative portion &2 is not permitted

TU419 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 419

• Message text: Contr.&1: Period length of alternative portion &2 is not permitted

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TU419 - Details

• The SAP error message TU419 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of the period length for an alternative portion in a controlling (CO) module. This error arises when the specified period length for an alternative portion does not align with the allowed settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The period length defined for the alternative portion does not match the settings in the controlling area or fiscal year variant.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant may not support the specified period length for the alternative portion.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the alternative portion is being defined or used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area and verify the settings for the alternative portion.
  Ensure that the period length defined for the alternative portion is valid and matches the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned