How To Fix WXP039 - Period cat. for reference layout &1 deviates from the desired period cat.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Period cat. for reference layout &1 deviates from the desired period cat.

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create planning layout &V2&. The desired period
category (period with or without a fiscal year) deviates, however, from
the period category for reference layout &V1&.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Change the period category for the planning layout that is to be
created so that the reference layout can be used.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP039 - Period cat. for reference layout &1 deviates from the desired period cat. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP039 - Period cat. for reference layout &1 deviates from the desired period cat.
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when there is a mismatch between the period category assigned to a reference layout and the desired period category expected in the current context (e.g., during report generation or layout selection).
  
  Period category in SAP controls how periods (fiscal periods, posting periods, etc.) are handled or displayed in reports/layouts.
  The reference layout you are trying to use or assign has a period category that differs from the one expected or configured for the current report or transaction.
  This mismatch can cause inconsistencies in period handling, leading to incorrect data display or processing.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When you assign or select a reference layout in reports (e.g., in Report Painter/Report Writer, or in financial reports).
  When period categories are defined differently for layouts and the system expects them to be consistent.
  During report execution or layout customization where period categories must align.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Period Category of the Reference Layout:
  
  Go to the layout maintenance transaction (e.g., GRR1 for Report Painter layouts).
  Check the period category assigned to the reference layout.
  
  
  
  Check the Desired Period Category:
  
  Identify the period category expected by the report or the current context.
  This might be defined in the report attributes or in the selection screen.
  
  
  
  Align the Period Categories:
  
  Modify the period category of the reference layout to match the desired period category.
  Or, if possible, adjust the report or transaction to accept the period category of the reference layout.
  
  
  
  Create or Use a Consistent Layout:
  
  If the reference layout cannot be changed, create a new layout with the correct period category.
  Use this layout to avoid the warning.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Period categories are configured in IMG under Financial Accounting or Controlling depending on the module.
  Ensure that period categories are consistently defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Period Category controls how periods are grouped or displayed (e.g., monthly, quarterly, yearly).
  This message is a warning (WXP039), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential inconsistency.
  Ignoring this warning might lead to incorrect period data in reports.
  For detailed troubleshooting, check SAP Notes or documentation related to Report Painter/Writer or the specific reporting tool you are using.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch between period category of reference layout and desired period category.
  
  
  Effect
  Potential incorrect period handling/display in reports.
  
  
  Solution
  Align period categories by adjusting layout or report settings.
  
  
  Where to Check
  Layout maintenance (e.g., GRR1), report attributes, IMG configuration for period categories.
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (does not stop processing but should be addressed).
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or report context, I can help with more precise steps.