How To Fix 5M104 - No current period created in control record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No current period created in control record

What causes this issue?

A current payroll period has not been determined yet for the specified
payroll area.
This normally indicates that you have not yet created a control record
for the payroll area.

System Response

Further processing stops until a current period has been defined for
the payroll area in the control record.

How to fix this error?

Create a control record for the payroll area. To do this, go to the
initial R/3 System screen and choose
Human resources > Payroll accounting > Tools > Control record
or call transaction PA03.
Enter the payroll area in this screen and choose 'Create' or 'Change',
depending on whether a control record already exists or not.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M104 - No current period created in control record ?

  The SAP error message 5M104: No current period created in control record typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to post transactions in a period that has not been opened for posting. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the current period as valid for posting due to the control record settings.
  Cause:
  
  Control Record Settings: The control record for the fiscal year may not have been set up correctly, or the current period has not been opened for posting.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting due to various reasons, such as month-end closing activities or year-end closing processes.
  Incorrect Date: The date of the transaction being posted may fall outside the range of open periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting module that prevent the current period from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Record:
  
  Go to transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods" Overview).
  Verify that the current period is open for posting. If it is not, you can open it by adjusting the date ranges for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting periods are correctly defined for the fiscal year in question. This includes checking both the opening and closing dates for each period.
  
  
  
  Unlock Periods:
  
  If the period is locked, you may need to unlock it temporarily to allow postings. This should be done with caution and typically only by authorized personnel.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date you are trying to post falls within the open periods. If it is outside the range, you may need to adjust the transaction date or open the necessary periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the control record or posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  S_ALR_87012357: To view the current status of periods.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing fiscal periods and control records.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the control record and posting periods.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M104 and successfully post your transactions.