How To Fix ACEC_S4027 - Define the time interval for period end date &1 in variant &2.

ACEC_S4027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEC_S4 - Customizing Message for Accrual Engine in S4 Version

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Define the time interval for period end date &1 in variant &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEC_S4027 - Define the time interval for period end date &1 in variant &2. ?

  The SAP error message ACEC_S4027 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a variant for a specific process, typically related to the period-end closing activities in SAP. This error specifically points out that the time interval for the period end date has not been defined correctly in the specified variant.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The variant specified in the error message does not have a defined time interval for the period end date.
  The configuration settings for the variant are incomplete or incorrect.
  The variant may not be properly assigned to the relevant process or transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error ACEC_S4027, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., transaction code for period-end closing).
  Access the variant management (usually through the "Variants" option).
  Locate the variant specified in the error message (variant &2).
  Ensure that the time interval for the period end date is defined correctly.
  
  
  
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