How To Fix 6P118 - Please maintain periods & & in Table T009

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Please maintain periods & & in Table T009

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P118 - Please maintain periods & & in Table T009 ?

  The SAP error message 6P118 ("Please maintain periods & & in Table T009") typically occurs when there is an issue with the fiscal year variant or the periods defined in the system. This error indicates that the system is expecting certain periods to be defined in the T009 table, which is used to manage fiscal year settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Periods: The fiscal year variant defined in your configuration does not have the required periods maintained in the T009 table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly set up, or the periods may not align with the company's accounting practices.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the defined periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the periods in the T009 table. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the T009 Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to access the T009 table.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Look for the fiscal year variant that is causing the issue. Check if the periods are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Periods:
  
  If the periods are missing, you will need to add them. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variant).
  Select the fiscal year variant in question.
  Ensure that all required periods are defined for the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your entries.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After maintaining the periods, try to execute the transaction that caused the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T009 Table: This table contains the definitions of fiscal year variants and their corresponding periods.
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: To maintain fiscal year variants.
  SE11: To view or edit table definitions.
  SE16: To view table data.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after maintaining the periods, you may need to check for any additional configuration issues or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.