How To Fix 1G291 - &1 &2: No account time periods maintained for balancing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 291

• Message text: &1 &2: No account time periods maintained for balancing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G291 - &1 &2: No account time periods maintained for balancing ?

  The SAP error message 1G291 indicates that there are no account time periods maintained for balancing in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with balance sheet accounts or during the posting of financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Missing Time Periods: The system does not have defined time periods for the account in question. This can happen if the account is not set up correctly in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account may not be assigned to a valid fiscal year variant or the fiscal year variant may not have the necessary periods defined.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the defined periods for the account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account in question and verify that it is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Time Periods:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant account type (e.g., balance sheet accounts).
  Ensure that the time periods are maintained for the account. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Prepare G/L Account Master Data ? Define Account Groups.
  
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that the periods are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Date:
  
  Check the posting date of the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it falls within the defined periods for the account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on maintaining account periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to maintain posting periods) or FS00 (to manage G/L accounts) to check and modify the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1G291 and ensure that the account time periods are properly maintained for balancing.