How To Fix 5A409 - 4th quarter is not within validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 409

• Message text: 4th quarter is not within validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A409 - 4th quarter is not within validity period ?

  The SAP error message 5A409 indicates that the specified period (in this case, the 4th quarter) is not within the validity period defined for a particular object, such as a master data record or a configuration setting. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling modules where time periods are critical for reporting and data processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Time Period: The specified quarter (4th quarter) is outside the range of valid periods defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The fiscal year variant not covering the specified quarter.
  The period being closed or not yet opened for posting.
  The validity dates of a master record (like a cost center, profit center, etc.) not encompassing the specified quarter.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the periods defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant includes the 4th quarter and that the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data Validity:
  
  Check the validity dates of the relevant master data (e.g., cost centers, profit centers).
  Ensure that the master data is valid for the period you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Period Status:
  
  Check the status of the periods in the financial closing settings (Transaction code: OB52).
  Ensure that the 4th quarter is open for posting and has not been closed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If necessary, adjust the posting periods to include the 4th quarter or to open the period for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization’s setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Maintain posting periods.
  KS01/KS02: Create/Change Cost Center (to check validity).
  KP26: Change Plan Data (to check planning data for the period).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the periods and master data in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.