How To Fix 3L033 - The indicated period number is not bimonthly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The indicated period number is not bimonthly

What causes this issue?

The period number value must lie between 1 and 6.

System Response

The system interrupts the report run.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid bimonthly period number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L033 - The indicated period number is not bimonthly ?

  The SAP error message 3L033 ("The indicated period number is not bimonthly") typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when a user attempts to process data for a period that is not defined as bimonthly in the system settings. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving period-end closing, reporting, or data entry.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Configuration: The period you are trying to access or process is not set up as a bimonthly period in the system. SAP has specific configurations for different types of periods (monthly, quarterly, bimonthly, etc.), and if the period does not match the expected configuration, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a period number that does not correspond to a bimonthly period.
  System Settings: The fiscal year variant or period control settings may not be configured correctly to allow for bimonthly processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Verify that the periods are correctly defined as bimonthly. Ensure that the periods you are trying to access are indeed set up as bimonthly periods.
  
  
  
  Correct Period Entry:
  
  Double-check the period number you are entering. Make sure it corresponds to a valid bimonthly period as defined in your system.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code is set up correctly to handle bimonthly periods. You can check this in the configuration settings for your company code (Transaction code: OBBP).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the correct periods, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the intended data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring bimonthly periods.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify period settings.
  Training and Documentation: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation on how to correctly enter periods and understand the fiscal year configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3L033 and ensure that your period processing aligns with the bimonthly configuration in SAP.