How To Fix VQ301 - End of allocation validity should always be end of a period (&1, &2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 301

• Message text: End of allocation validity should always be end of a period (&1, &2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ301 - End of allocation validity should always be end of a period (&1, &2). ?

  The SAP error message:
  VQ301 End of allocation validity should always be end of a period (&1, &2).
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to enter or maintain an allocation validity period in SAP where the end date of the allocation validity is not the last day of a period (e.g., not the last day of a month, quarter, or fiscal period). SAP requires that the end date of allocation validity must always correspond to the end of a defined period to ensure consistency in allocation cycles and period-end processing.
  For example, if your allocation validity period is from 01.01.2024 to 15.01.2024, this will trigger the error because 15.01.2024 is not the end of a period (e.g., end of month or quarter). The end date should be 31.01.2024 (end of month) or the relevant period end date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust the end date of the allocation validity period so that it corresponds to the end of a valid period (usually the last day of a month, quarter, or fiscal period).
  Check your period definition in SAP (e.g., fiscal year variant, posting periods) to understand what SAP considers as valid period ends.
  When entering allocation validity dates, always use the last day of the period as the end date.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is typically encountered in Cost Center Accounting (CO-OM-CCA) or Internal Orders (CO-OM-OPA) during allocation cycles or when defining validity periods for assessments, distributions, or other allocation processes.
  The system enforces this rule to maintain consistency in period-end closing and reporting.
  You can check the fiscal year variant and posting periods in transaction OB52 or OB29 to understand the period definitions.
  If you are unsure about the period ends, consult your controlling or finance team to confirm the correct period end dates.
  This error message is part of the validation checks in SAP controlling to avoid partial period allocations which can cause incorrect cost postings.
  
  
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  Error Message
  VQ301 End of allocation validity should always be end of a period (&1, &2).
  
  
  Cause
  End date of allocation validity is not the last day of a valid period (month/quarter).
  
  
  Solution
  Change the end date to the last day of the relevant period (e.g., 31.01.2024).
  
  
  Related Info
  Check fiscal year variant, posting periods, and allocation cycle definitions.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the correct period end dates or adjusting the allocation validity, please provide the transaction or process you are working on, and I can guide you further.