How To Fix 5O165 - Quarter is not in current year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Quarter is not in current year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O165 - Quarter is not in current year ?

  The SAP error message 5O165: "Quarter is not in current year" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that involves a specific quarter, but the quarter you are referencing does not belong to the current fiscal year as defined in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in your SAP system may not align with the quarter you are trying to access.
  Data Entry Error: You may have mistakenly entered a quarter that is not valid for the current year.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to only allow access to certain quarters based on the fiscal year settings.
  Period Closing: The quarter you are trying to access may have been closed in the system, preventing any further transactions or reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the fiscal year settings. Ensure that the current fiscal year is correctly defined and that the quarters are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Quarter Input:
  
  Double-check the quarter you are trying to access. Make sure it corresponds to the current fiscal year. For example, if the current year is 2023, ensure you are not trying to access Q1 of 2022.
  
  
  
  Review Period Status:
  
  Check if the period for the quarter you are trying to access is open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it or use a different quarter.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or how to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or the finance team responsible for maintaining the fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like OB29 (for fiscal year variant) or OB52 (for open and closed periods) to review and adjust settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand how your organization defines its fiscal year and how it impacts reporting and transactions.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year settings and error messages.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the periods and quarters you are trying to work with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.