How To Fix 60396 - Period & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Period & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60396 - Period & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "60396 Period & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified period in the context of financial or controlling transactions. This error can occur in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when trying to post transactions or generate reports for a period that is not defined or has been closed.
  Causes:
  
  Period Not Open: The specified period may not be open for posting. In SAP, periods are defined in the fiscal calendar, and if a period is closed, no transactions can be posted to it.
  Incorrect Period Specification: The period specified in the transaction may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in period definitions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or company code that affect period availability.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the defined periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period is open for posting. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (for financial accounting) or OKP1 (for controlling) to check the open and closed periods.
  Adjust Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date of the transaction falls within an open period. If necessary, change the posting date to a valid period.
  Correct Period Entry: Double-check the period you are trying to use and ensure it is entered correctly.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and that the periods are defined as expected.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for the company code and controlling area.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OB52 to open or close periods as needed, but ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Open and close posting periods for financial accounting.
  OKP1: Open and close posting periods for controlling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and period management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.