How To Fix 1G252 - &1 &2: Account periods could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 252

• Message text: &1 &2: Account periods could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G252 - &1 &2: Account periods could not be read ?

  The SAP error message 1G252 with the text "Account periods could not be read" typically indicates an issue related to the financial periods or account periods in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during posting transactions, running reports, or executing financial operations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive Periods: The financial periods for the specified account may not be defined or may be inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings, such as the fiscal year variant not being properly assigned to the company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the account periods.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the account periods, possibly due to incomplete configuration or data migration issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants) and check if the account periods for the relevant fiscal year are defined and active.
  Ensure that the periods are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code in transaction code OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the periods are set up properly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the financial periods. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If there are data migration issues, consider running consistency checks or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB52, OBY6, SU53, SARA
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1G252 in your SAP system.