How To Fix ACE_S4139 - Inconsistent last day of period found: company code &1 and &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_S4 - Messages for S/4HANA Accrual Engine

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Inconsistent last day of period found: company code &1 and &2.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the search results have the same last day of period. Try
to exclude suggested company codes and choose Go again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4139 - Inconsistent last day of period found: company code &1 and &2. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4139, which states "Inconsistent last day of period found: company code &1 and &2," typically occurs during the execution of financial transactions or reporting processes. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the last day of the financial period for two different company codes in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Period End Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the two company codes involved have different settings for the last day of the financial period. This can happen if the periods are not aligned due to configuration changes or if one company code has a different fiscal year variant than the other.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the fiscal year variant is not set up correctly for one or both company codes, it can lead to inconsistencies in the period end dates.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or adjustments in the financial periods for one of the company codes may have led to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants: Verify the fiscal year variant settings for both company codes. Ensure that they are aligned and that the last day of the period is consistent across both codes.
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year Change ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings: Check the period settings for both company codes to ensure they are configured correctly. You can do this by going to:
  
  Transaction Code OB29: This allows you to view and adjust the period settings for the company codes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period End Dates: If discrepancies are found, adjust the period end dates to ensure they match for both company codes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Financial team to ensure that the fiscal year and period settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test transaction or report generation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings) and SPRO (for configuration settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to financial settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.