How To Fix 12135 - Period indicator &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Period indicator &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

The period indicator <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> for total shelf life and
remaining shelf life is set for the material you are currently
processing. This period indicator is deactivated in Customizing,
however, and therefore cannot be used.

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?

Activate the period indicator <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12135 - Period indicator &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message "12135 Period indicator &1 is not active" typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when you are trying to post a transaction or perform a reporting function that requires a specific period indicator that has not been activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Period Indicator: The period indicator specified in the error message (represented by &1) is not active in the system. This could be due to configuration settings in the controlling area or fiscal year variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The period indicator may not have been set up correctly in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO)).
  Period Closing: The period may have been closed for posting, and thus the system does not allow transactions to be posted to that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (FI/CO).
  Navigate to the section where period indicators are defined (e.g., in the controlling area settings).
  Ensure that the period indicator in question is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate the Period Indicator:
  
  If the period indicator is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings under the fiscal year variant or controlling area settings.
  Make sure to follow the proper steps to activate the period indicator, which may involve adjusting settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Verify if the period is open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (for FI) or in the relevant settings for CO.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the posting or reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to period indicators and fiscal year variants for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and maintain the posting periods.
  OKEQ: To check the controlling area settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to period indicators and their activation.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.