How To Fix >6183 - Invalid period number &1 for period key &2 in year &3

>6183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Invalid period number &1 for period key &2 in year &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6183 - Invalid period number &1 for period key &2 in year &3 ?

  The SAP error message 6183 indicates that there is an issue with the period number specified in a transaction or report. The message reads: "Invalid period number &1 for period key &2 in year &3." This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or reporting, where the system expects a valid period number based on the fiscal calendar configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Period Number: The period number specified (represented by &1) does not exist for the given fiscal year (represented by &3) and period key (represented by &2). This can happen if:
  
  The period number is outside the defined range of periods for that fiscal year.
  The fiscal year variant is not correctly configured.
  The period has been closed or is not open for posting.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected periods.
  
  
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date may fall into a period