How To Fix 62174 - Define min. 1 and max. 99 settlement periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Define min. 1 and max. 99 settlement periods

What causes this issue?

You want to save a settlement variant for which either none or more
than 99 settlement periods have been defined.

System Response

The settlement period is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the number of settlement periods for the settlement
variant. At least one settlement period must be defined. The maximum
number of settlement periods that can be defined is 99.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62174 - Define min. 1 and max. 99 settlement periods ?

  The SAP error message 62174, which states "Define min. 1 and max. 99 settlement periods," typically occurs in the context of configuring settlement periods for a particular process, such as in Asset Accounting or Project System. This error indicates that the system requires you to define a range of settlement periods for a specific configuration, but the current settings do not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The settlement periods have not been defined in the system for the relevant configuration.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings may be incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where the minimum and maximum settlement periods are not set within the required range (1 to 99).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the values entered do not comply with the expected range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the minimum and maximum settlement periods in the relevant configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., for Asset Accounting: SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Settlement Periods).
  
  
  
  Define Settlement Periods:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the option to define settlement periods.
  Ensure that you set at least one minimum period (1) and a maximum period (99).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries:
  
  If there are existing entries, review them to ensure they fall within the required range. Adjust any entries that do not comply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring settlement periods specific to your module (e.g., Asset Accounting, Project System).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., OAA3 for Asset Accounting) that may help in navigating to the configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or dependencies affecting the configuration.