How To Fix VQ232 - Period type & is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Period type & is not supported

What causes this issue?

The periodicity is not supported by product allocation.

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?

Use the period types supported in Customizing for updating and planning
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ232 - Period type & is not supported ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ232 Period type & is not supported
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system encounters a period type in a valuation or period-related process that is not recognized or supported by the configuration or the specific SAP module you are working with. The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual period type code that caused the issue.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Using an incorrect or undefined period type in valuation or period control settings.
  Period type not maintained in the customizing settings.
  Period type mismatch between different components or modules (e.g., Asset Accounting, Controlling, or Material Ledger).
  Custom or non-standard period types that are not supported by the standard SAP logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Period Type:
  
  Check the exact period type code that replaces the & in the error message.
  This can be found in the transaction or process where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant IMG path depending on the module:
  
  For Asset Accounting: Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Period Control -> Define Period Types
  For Controlling or Material Ledger: Check period type definitions in controlling or material ledger customizing.
  
  
  Verify if the period type is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Correct Period Type:
  
  If the period type is missing, define it according to the business requirements.
  If the period type is incorrect or not supported, replace it with a valid period type.
  Ensure consistency of period types across related configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the error occurs during integration (e.g., FI-AA to CO or ML), verify that the period types used in both modules are compatible.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom developments or user exits are involved, check if they handle period types correctly.
  Adjust the code to support the required period types or restrict to supported ones.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After corrections, test the process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Period Types in SAP:
  
  Period types define how periods are grouped or handled in various SAP modules. Examples include monthly, quarterly, or special periods.
  
  
  Common Transactions to Check Period Types:
  
  OB52 - Maintain Posting Periods (FI)
  OAYZ - Define Period Types (Asset Accounting)
  OKKP - Controlling Area Settings (CO)
  Material Ledger period settings in customizing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to period types and valuation errors.
  Review module-specific documentation for period control and valuation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact period type code or the context (module, transaction), I can help with more precise guidance.