How To Fix 62290 - No month parameter maintained for new AP, system sets to 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 290

• Message text: No month parameter maintained for new AP, system sets to 1

What causes this issue?

This parameter has not been maintained in Customizing.

System Response

The number of months is set to 1.

How to fix this error?

You can change this parameter. The value "0" is not accepted. In
future, please define this parameter as part of the Customizing
procedure for each company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62290 - No month parameter maintained for new AP, system sets to 1 ?

  The SAP error message "62290 No month parameter maintained for new AP, system sets to 1" typically occurs in the context of Accounts Payable (AP) when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a month parameter, but it has not been defined for the new Accounts Payable (AP) account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Month Parameter: The error indicates that there is no month parameter maintained for the new AP account. This can happen if the account is newly created and the necessary configuration for month parameters has not been set up.
  Configuration Issues: The month parameter is usually part of the financial settings in SAP, and if these settings are not properly configured for the new account, the system defaults to setting the month to 1 (January).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Month Parameters:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration transaction for your version).
  Navigate to the section where you can maintain the month parameters for the AP account.
  Ensure that the month parameters are correctly defined for the new AP account.
  
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the new AP account to ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly.
  If the account is part of a specific company code, ensure that the month parameters are maintained for that company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on maintaining month parameters for AP accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for financial settings, FS00 for account master data, and FBL1N for vendor line items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to account configurations in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Accounts Payable.