How To Fix UMB222 - You can only read assessments that are older than the current period

UMB222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 222

• Message text: You can only read assessments that are older than the current period

What causes this issue?

You can only read assessments that are older than the current period.

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?

In order to read more recent documents, the definition of the current
period has to be modified.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB222 - You can only read assessments that are older than the current period ?

  The SAP error message UMB222, which states "You can only read assessments that are older than the current period," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with assessments or allocations in cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to access or process an assessment that is not allowed because it falls within the current period. In SAP, assessments are generally meant to be processed for periods that have already been closed or finalized. The system restricts access to ensure data integrity and prevent changes to ongoing financial periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Status: Ensure that the period you are trying to access is indeed closed. You can do this by checking the period status in the controlling area settings.
  
  
  Use a Previous Period: If you need to read or process assessments, make sure you are selecting