How To Fix 72162 - Period is not within one year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Period is not within one year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72162 - Period is not within one year ?

  The SAP error message 72162, "Period is not within one year," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction or perform an operation that involves a fiscal period that is not valid for the current fiscal year. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when the period you are trying to access is either too far in the past or future relative to the current fiscal year settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The period you are trying to use is outside the defined fiscal year. For example, if you are in the fiscal year 2023, trying to post to a period in 2024 or earlier than 2023 will trigger this error.
  Fiscal Year Variant Settings: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, or the periods may not be open for posting.
  Period Locking: The period you are trying to access may be locked for posting due to configuration settings or closing activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Fiscal Year: Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is within the current fiscal year. You can check the current fiscal year in the SAP system settings.
  Open Periods: Verify that the period you are trying to post to is open for posting. You can do this by checking the period control settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: OB52).
  Adjust Posting Date: If you are trying to post a transaction, adjust the posting date to a valid period within the current fiscal year.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or period openings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the periods are set up correctly.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OB52 (to check or change the period control) or OAVC (to check the fiscal year variant) to manage and review the settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Period Control: This is a configuration in SAP that allows you to control which periods are open for posting transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing fiscal periods and year-end closing activities.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant to investigate further.