How To Fix /EACC/MSG_DOC_CREA021 - Internal error during period check, program error

/EACC/MSG_DOC_CREA021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_DOC_CREA -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Internal error during period check, program error

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/EACC/MSG_DOC_CREA021 - Details

• The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_DOC_CREA021 Internal error during period check, program error typically indicates that there is an issue with the program logic or configuration related to period checks in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during document creation or posting in financial modules.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the financial or controlling modules that affect period checks.
  Program Errors: There could be a bug or an unhandled exception in the ABAP code that is responsible for performing the period check.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or corrupted data in the database tables related to periods, fiscal years, or document types.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to perform the action may lead to unexpected behavior.
  System Updates: If the system has recently been updated or patched, it may have introduced new bugs or incompatibilities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the relevant