How To Fix AB203 - Periodic reporting is not possible for company code &1

AB203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Periodic reporting is not possible for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB203 - Periodic reporting is not possible for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message AB203, which states "Periodic reporting is not possible for company code &1," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform periodic processing (like depreciation posting) for a company code that is not set up correctly for such operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured for Asset Accounting. This could include missing settings or parameters that are required for periodic reporting.
  Asset Accounting Settings: The settings for the asset accounting area may not be activated for the specific company code.
  Period Locking: The period for which you are trying to run the periodic reporting may be locked or closed in the financial accounting module.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the periodic reporting for the specified company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting