How To Fix 1G287 - &1 &2: Account balancing periods are not without gaps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 287

• Message text: &1 &2: Account balancing periods are not without gaps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G287 - &1 &2: Account balancing periods are not without gaps ?

  The SAP error message 1G287 indicates that there are gaps in the account balancing periods for a specific account or set of accounts. This typically occurs during financial closing processes or when trying to post transactions that require a complete and continuous set of periods for account balancing.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Periods: There are periods in the fiscal year that have not been defined or are missing in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account settings or the fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, leading to gaps in the periods.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may not be open for the required transactions, or there may be restrictions on the periods that are allowed for posting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that all periods are defined correctly and that there are no gaps.
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings:
  
  Check the account settings in the chart of accounts (Transaction code: OBY6).
  Ensure that the accounts in question are set up to allow postings for all required periods.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Verify that the posting periods are open for the relevant transactions (Transaction code: OB52).
  If necessary, open the required periods for posting.
  
  
  
  Check for Period Locking:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the periods that would prevent postings. This can be checked in the same transaction (OB52).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configurations related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87012357 (Balance Sheet) or S_ALR_87012358 (Profit and Loss) to check for inconsistencies in account balances.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant), OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods), and OBY6 (Chart of Accounts).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.