SAP Message 3F709 - There is a gap between budget period &1 and period &2

Diagnosis
To extend the validity of a budget structure into a new budget period,there must be no gaps between the original budget period and the newbudget period. In this instance, the budget period &V1& must follow onfrom budget period &V2&.

Procedure
Choose a budget period whose start date follows immediately after theend date of budget period &2&. If necessary, enter a n ew budgetperiod in customizing.