How To Fix 12143 - Text for period indicator &1 proposed from DDIC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Text for period indicator &1 proposed from DDIC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12143 - Text for period indicator &1 proposed from DDIC ?

  The SAP error message 12143, which states "Text for period indicator &1 proposed from DDIC," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when there is an issue related to period indicators in the system. This error message indicates that the system is trying to use a period indicator that does not have a corresponding text or description in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text for Period Indicator: The primary cause of this error is that the period indicator specified (denoted by &1) does not have an associated text entry in the Data Dictionary. This can happen if the period indicator was created but not properly configured with a description.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the period indicators in the financial or controlling modules.
  Transport Issues: If the period indicator was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check DDIC Entries: Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the entries for the period indicator in question. Ensure that there is a valid text associated with it.
  Maintain Texts: If the text is missing, you can maintain it by going to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OB52 for fiscal year variant) and adding the necessary text for the period indicator.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for period indicators is complete and correct. This may involve checking the settings in the financial or controlling modules.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the period indicator in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), OB52 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variant), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.