How To Fix >4675 - Period with period key &1 is first in chain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Period with period key &1 is first in chain

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4675 - Period with period key &1 is first in chain ?

  The SAP error message "4675 Period with period key &1 is first in chain" typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when there is an issue with the fiscal year variant or the posting periods. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a posting in a period that is the first in a chain of periods, but it is not allowed to do so due to the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with the posting periods.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting, or the system is trying to post to a period that is not open for transactions.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date may fall into a period that is not allowed for posting based on the configuration.
  Period Chain Issues: There may be issues with the period chain configuration, where the first period in the chain is not properly defined or is locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the first period is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting period settings (Transaction code: OB52).
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and that it is not locked.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Date:
  
  Verify the posting date of the transaction. Make sure it falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Chain:
  
  If there are issues with the period chain, you may need to review and adjust the settings in the configuration to ensure that the periods are linked correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year variant and posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message "4675 Period with period key &1 is first in chain."