How To Fix AB065 - Company code &1 has &2 periods. A maximum of 13 periods are possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Company code &1 has &2 periods. A maximum of 13 periods are possible.

What causes this issue?

The company code has more than 13 periods. However, a maximum of 13
periods can be displayed in the report.

System Response

The company code is not processed.

How to fix this error?

Use report RAKOPL01 for this company code.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB065 - Company code &1 has &2 periods. A maximum of 13 periods are possible. ?

  The SAP error message AB065 indicates that the specified company code has more periods defined than the maximum allowed. In SAP, the maximum number of posting periods that can be defined is typically 13, which includes 12 regular periods and 1 special period.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The company code has been configured to allow more than 13 periods.
  The system is trying to post a transaction that requires a period that exceeds the defined limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Check the settings for the relevant company code and ensure that the number of periods does not exceed 13.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Periods:
  
  If you find that there are more than 13 periods defined, you will need to adjust the settings to reduce the number of periods to 13 or fewer.
  You can do this by modifying the period settings in the same transaction (OB52).
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code. You can do this using transaction code OB37 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is set up correctly and does not allow for more than 13 periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the posting again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Periods: In SAP, posting periods are used to control the time frame during which financial transactions can be posted. Each fiscal year can have a different number of periods based on the company's accounting practices.
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Special Periods: These are additional periods that can be used for year-end closing activities, typically allowing for adjustments after the regular periods have closed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AB065 error and ensure that your company code's period settings are compliant with SAP's limitations.