How To Fix 61073 - Period split & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Period split & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61073 - Period split & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "61073 Period split & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a specific period split, but the defined split does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Split Definition: The error usually indicates that the period split configuration for the specified period or fiscal year is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for period splits may not have been set up correctly, or the required period split may have been deleted or not created.
  Transaction Timing: The transaction being processed may fall outside the defined periods for the split, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Split Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for period splits in SAP. This can typically be found under the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Ensure that the required period split is defined for the fiscal year and period in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Period Split:
  
  If the period split does not exist, you may need to create it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings by defining the necessary parameters for the period split.
  If the period split exists but is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to ensure it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Dates:
  
  Verify the dates of the transactions being processed. Ensure that they fall within the defined periods for the period split.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to configure period splits in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for maintaining posting periods) or OKP1 (for controlling area settings) to check or modify settings related to period splits.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings in SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions can be processed as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the "61073 Period split & does not exist" error in SAP.