How To Fix 62175 - Settlement variant has to be in yearly periods

62175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Settlement variant has to be in yearly periods

What causes this issue?

You want to save a settlement variant that is defined as a
year-independent variant. The settlement periods for this variant must
be repeatable with a period of one year and without overlaps.

System Response

The settlement variant is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Please define the settlement periods in such a way that date of the
first settlement plus one year is after the settlement period last
defined. The interval between settlement periods does not have to be
identical.
If a settlement variant only comprises one settlement period, it is
always periodic.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Example for the year 2016:
a) Incorrect!!
To-month To-day Year shift Concrete period for 2016
01 31 0 03/01/16 to 31/01/16 Error
02 28 -1 02/01/2016 to 02/28/2017
b) Correct
To-month To-day Year shift Concrete period for 2016
07 31 0 02/01/2016 to 07/31/2016
01 31 -1 08/01/2016 to 01/31/2017

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62175 - Settlement variant has to be in yearly periods ?

  The SAP error message 62175, which states "Settlement variant has to be in yearly periods," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that the settlement variant you are trying to use is not configured to handle the period type required for the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Settlement Variant Configuration: The settlement variant you are using is set up for a different period type (e.g., monthly or quarterly) instead of yearly periods.
  Incorrect Assignment: The settlement variant may not be correctly assigned to the order or project you are trying to settle.
  Period Settings: The fiscal year variant or period settings in the configuration may not align with the requirements of the settlement variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the settlement variant in SAP (Transaction code: OKO7).
  Ensure that the settlement variant is configured