How To Fix AC518 - The period entered is larger than the number of posting periods

AC518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 518

• Message text: The period entered is larger than the number of posting periods

What causes this issue?

You entered period &V1&. This period is larger than the maximum number
of posting periods (&V2&) in fiscal year variant &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC518 - The period entered is larger than the number of posting periods ?

  The SAP error message AC518 indicates that the period you are trying to post to is larger than the number of posting periods that have been defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you attempt to post an asset transaction (like acquisition, transfer, or retirement) to a period that is not open for posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The period you are trying to post to has been closed in the system, meaning that no transactions can be posted to that period.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number of allowed posting periods may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant may not be set up to allow postings in the period you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Verify the open and closed periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year.