How To Fix 60689 - Start date & of old and new periods is not the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Start date & of old and new periods is not the same

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign a new account settlement variant which has its
first account settlement period starting on a date different to that of
the current account settlement period from the old account settlement
variant which is to be replaced.

System Response

The entry is refused.

How to fix this error?

Enter an account settlement variant which has a first account
settlement period starting on the same date as the current account
settlement period of the old account settlement variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60689 - Start date & of old and new periods is not the same ?

  The SAP error message 60689, which states "Start date & of old and new periods is not the same," typically occurs in the context of period-end closing activities, particularly when dealing with financial periods in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the start dates of the old and new periods that you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Periods: The start date of the new period does not match the start date of the old period. This can happen if the periods are not configured correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant or period settings may not be set up correctly in the configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or changes in the period settings may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants) and verify the settings for the fiscal year and periods. Ensure that the start dates for the old and new periods are aligned correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured in the system. Check if the periods are defined correctly in the configuration settings.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the fiscal year variant and periods are set up according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Periods:
  
  If you find that the periods are incorrectly defined, you may need to adjust them. This could involve changing the start date of the new period to match the old period or vice versa, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to period closing and fiscal year settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again. This can help confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For maintaining fiscal year variants.
  F.01: For financial statement reporting.
  F.16: For closing periods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to period settings in SAP.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP financials for further assistance.