How To Fix CFB102 - Enter a valid period under review

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFB - Messages for Consumer Products

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Enter a valid period under review

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFB102 - Enter a valid period under review ?

  The SAP error message CFB102 ("Enter a valid period under review") typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when a user attempts to access or process data for a period that is not valid or not open for posting. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of reports, posting transactions, or reviewing financial data.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Period: The period you are trying to access may have been closed in the system, meaning no further postings can be made for that period.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified may not correspond to any open periods in the fiscal calendar.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the fiscal year variant that restrict access to certain periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Periods) to check if the period you are trying to access is open for posting. If it is closed, you may need to open it if your business processes allow for it.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Ensure that the date range you are entering is correct and corresponds to an open period. Adjust the date range if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the configuration of the fiscal year variant to ensure that the periods are set up correctly. This can be done in transaction code OB29.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the period. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter periods and understand the implications of period closing.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.