How To Fix C+262 - No range of periods possible for company codes &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: No range of periods possible for company codes &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+262 - No range of periods possible for company codes &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message C+262 "No range of periods possible for company codes &1 &2" typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when trying to execute certain transactions that require a valid range of posting periods for the specified company codes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The error often arises when the posting periods for the specified company codes are closed. This means that the system does not allow any postings in those periods.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the fiscal year variant or the posting periods may not be set up correctly for the company codes in question.
  Missing Periods: There may be no defined posting periods for the specified company codes, or the periods may not align with the fiscal year variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the periods for the specified company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) and check the settings for the company codes involved. Ensure that the required posting periods are open.
  If necessary, adjust the periods to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company codes. Ensure that it is correctly configured and that the periods are defined as expected.
  You can check this in transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified periods. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for more detailed assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check postings)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (to check postings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) documentation for more details on posting periods and fiscal year variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.