How To Fix 9P070 - Fiscal period is defined in quarters; enter numbers 1-4 only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Fiscal period is defined in quarters; enter numbers 1-4 only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P070 - Fiscal period is defined in quarters; enter numbers 1-4 only ?

  The SAP error message 9P070 indicates that the fiscal period is defined in quarters, and therefore, the system only accepts values from 1 to 4. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a month or a value outside the defined range for a quarterly fiscal period.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year is set up to use quarters instead of months. This means that the system expects the user to enter a quarter number (1, 2, 3, or 4) rather than a month number (1-12).
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered a month number or a number outside the range of 1-4.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the configuration of the fiscal year in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide):
  
  Path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is set to quarters.
  
  
  
  Correct Input: If you are entering data in a transaction that requires a fiscal period, ensure that you are entering a quarter number (1, 2, 3, or 4) instead of a month number.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to proceed, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: SAP allows for different fiscal year variants, which can be configured to use either months or quarters. Understanding how your organization has set this up is crucial for entering data correctly.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be affected by fiscal period settings, such as financial postings, reporting, and closing activities.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct input formats for fiscal periods to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that you are entering the correct fiscal period values in SAP.