How To Fix CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA046 - Period &1 (&2) later than period &3 (&4)

CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA - ICWC Messages for FI-CA UI

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Period &1 (&2) later than period &3 (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA046 - Period &1 (&2) later than period &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA046 indicates that there is an issue with the period being processed in the context of a financial transaction or document. Specifically, the error states that the period you are trying to use (Period &1, Year &2) is later than the allowed period (Period &3, Year &4). This typically occurs in scenarios where financial postings or transactions are being attempted in a period that is closed or not open for posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period you are trying to access has been closed in the system. This means that no further transactions can be posted to that period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial module may restrict posting to certain periods based on business rules.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have inadvertently selected a future date or period that is not allowed for posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting