How To Fix 1K136 - Period not maintained for transaction type &1

1K136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Period not maintained for transaction type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K136 - Period not maintained for transaction type &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1K136: "Period not maintained for transaction type &1" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid period for the specified transaction type, which prevents the transaction from being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period for the specified transaction type has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the financial year or the specific transaction type is incomplete.
  Closed Periods: The period you are trying to post to may be closed or not open for posting. This can occur if the financial year has been closed or if specific periods have been locked for posting.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type specified may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to