How To Fix /CEERE/DM259 - Period &1 not defined in &2 for property tax posting to costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CEERE/DM -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Period &1 not defined in &2 for property tax posting to costs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CEERE/DM259 - Period &1 not defined in &2 for property tax posting to costs ?

  The SAP error message /CEERE/DM259 Period &1 not defined in &2 for property tax posting to costs typically occurs in the context of property tax postings in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the configuration of periods in the relevant modules.
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Defined: The error indicates that the specified period (denoted by &1) is not defined in the specified area (denoted by &2). This could mean that the fiscal year or period you are trying to post to has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the property tax posting settings, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the customizing transactions.
  Posting Date: The posting date may fall outside the defined periods in the system, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the open and closed periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open and defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for property tax postings. This can typically be done in the customizing area (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for property tax and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid period that is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to property tax postings for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 for period management, SPRO for configuration, and any specific transaction codes related to property tax management in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify period settings and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.