How To Fix 1G289 - &1 &2 : Year of current period &3 < transferred year &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 289

• Message text: &1 &2 : Year of current period &3 < transferred year &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G289 - &1 &2 : Year of current period &3 < transferred year &4 ?

  The SAP error message 1G289 indicates a discrepancy between the current period's year and the transferred year's data in the context of financial postings or document transfers. This error typically arises during processes such as posting documents, running financial reports, or executing closing activities.
  Cause:
  The error message 1G289 occurs when:
  
  The year of the current period (e.g., the fiscal year you are trying to post to) is less than the year of the transferred data. This can happen if you are trying to post to a period in a fiscal year that is earlier than the year of the data you are trying to transfer or process.
  There may be a configuration issue in the fiscal year variant settings or the posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that you are trying to post to the correct fiscal year and period. Verify that the current period is indeed open for posting in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29) and check if the periods are correctly defined. Ensure that the fiscal year variant is set up correctly for the company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Posting Date:
  
  If you are trying to post a document, make sure that the posting date is within the allowed range of open periods for the current fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Transfer:
  
  If this error occurs during a data transfer process, ensure that the data being transferred is relevant to the current fiscal year and that there are no inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance team or SAP consultant to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to manage posting periods) or OB29 (to configure fiscal year variants) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.