How To Fix 6D329 - The specified period lies in different fiscal years

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 329

• Message text: The specified period lies in different fiscal years

What causes this issue?

The period for which the cash flow is to be copied to a plan version is
entered in calendar months. When the cash flow is copied to the plan
version, the period is recalculated in posting periods. The period you
entered lies in two different fiscal years, possibly because the fiscal
year does not start at the beginning of the calendar year.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Copy the values for this period in two different program runs, one for
the period in each fiscal year.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D329 - The specified period lies in different fiscal years ?

  The SAP error message 6D329 indicates that the specified period for a transaction or operation lies in different fiscal years. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that spans two different fiscal years, which is not allowed in many cases due to the way financial data is structured and reported in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Change: The transaction date falls in a different fiscal year than the one currently being processed.
  Period Locking: The periods in the financial year may be locked for posting, preventing transactions from being recorded in those periods.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered for the transaction may be incorrect, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Transaction Date: Ensure that the date you are using for the transaction is correct and falls within the same fiscal year.
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the fiscal year settings in the configuration. Make sure that the fiscal year variant is set up correctly and that the periods are open for posting.
  Adjust Posting Periods: If necessary, you may need to open the relevant posting periods in the configuration settings (transaction code OB52) to allow postings in those periods.
  Split Transactions: If the transaction genuinely needs to span two fiscal years, consider splitting it into two separate transactions, one for each fiscal year.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  OB29: To configure fiscal year variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year postings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding fiscal year-end closing procedures and posting periods to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your transactions within the correct fiscal year.