How To Fix VQ226 - Structure & for procedure & has no valid period type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Structure & for procedure & has no valid period type

What causes this issue?

The periodicity for the info structure is not maintained.

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?

Please enter a period unit in Customizing for updating and planning for
the info structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ226 - Structure & for procedure & has no valid period type ?

  The SAP error message:
  VQ226 Structure & for procedure & has no valid period type
  typically occurs in the context of costing-based CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) or account-based CO-PA when defining or processing valuation procedures and their associated structures.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the valuation structure (or costing structure) assigned to a valuation procedure does not have a valid period type assigned.
  In SAP CO-PA, each valuation structure must be linked to a valid period type (e.g., monthly, quarterly, yearly) to define the time granularity for which the valuation data is valid.
  If the period type is missing or incorrectly maintained for the structure, the system cannot process the valuation procedure correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Where it occurs
  
  During configuration or execution of valuation procedures in CO-PA.
  When you assign a valuation structure to a valuation procedure.
  When running costing or profitability reports that rely on these settings.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Valuation Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction KE4S (Maintain Valuation Structures) or use the IMG path:
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Valuation -> Define Valuation Structures
  Select the valuation structure mentioned in the error.
  Verify that a valid period type is assigned to the structure.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid Period Type:
  
  If the period type is missing, assign an appropriate period type.
  Common period types include:
  
  01 = Monthly
  02 = Quarterly
  03 = Yearly
  
  
  The period type must be consistent with the business requirements and the way data is processed in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Check the Valuation Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction KE4V (Maintain Valuation Procedures).
  Verify that the valuation procedure is correctly linked to the valuation structure with the valid period type.
  
  
  
  Transport and Testing:
  
  After making changes, transport the configuration if necessary.
  Test the costing or profitability analysis process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Period Type defines the time interval for which the valuation data is valid and is crucial for period-based reporting and analysis.
  Incorrect or missing period types can cause inconsistencies in CO-PA data aggregation and reporting.
  Always ensure that the valuation structures and procedures are aligned with the organization's reporting periods.
  If you are unsure about which period type to assign, consult your controlling or CO-PA functional consultant.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VQ226 Structure & for procedure & has no valid period type
  
  
  Cause
  Valuation structure linked to procedure lacks a valid period type
  
  
  Solution
  Assign a valid period type to the valuation structure in KE4S
  
  
  Transactions
  KE4S (Valuation Structures), KE4V (Valuation Procedures)
  
  
  Related Areas
  CO-PA configuration, Valuation procedures, Period types
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the exact structure and procedure names, and the context in which the error occurs (e.g., during configuration, report execution, etc.).