How To Fix AC205 - Company code should work with half periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Company code should work with half periods

What causes this issue?

You want to deactivate the control for using half periods in company
code &V1&. At least one company code, company code &V2&, uses the same
fiscal year variant as company code &V1&, but with half periods.
The system only supports fiscal year variants which work clearly either
with or without half periods.

System Response

If you bypass this warning, control for half periods will be
deactivated in all company codes that use this fiscal year variant.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC205 - Company code should work with half periods ?

  The SAP error message AC205, which states "Company code should work with half periods," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is a configuration issue related to the fiscal year variant or the period control settings for a company code.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The company code is configured to use a fiscal year variant that requires half-year periods, but the settings or transactions being processed do not align with this requirement.
  Period Control Settings: The period control settings for asset transactions may not be correctly configured to handle half-year periods.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the half-period settings of the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is set up to handle half-year periods.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Navigate to the company code settings (Transaction code: OX02).
  Verify that the company code is correctly configured to work with half periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Accounting Settings:
  
  Check the settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Ensure that the period control settings are appropriate for half-year periods.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Review the specific transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it is appropriate for the half-period configuration.
  If necessary, adjust the transaction type or the data being entered to comply with the half-period requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring fiscal year variants and period controls.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or support team for further assistance.