How To Fix F4535 - Calendar years have 12 posting periods (= months)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Calendar years have 12 posting periods (= months)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4535 - Calendar years have 12 posting periods (= months) ?

  The SAP error message F4535 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that calendar years should have 12 posting periods, which corresponds to the standard monthly accounting periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may be incorrectly configured to have a different number of posting periods (e.g., 13 periods for a 4-4-5 calendar or other non-standard configurations).
  Posting Periods Setup: The posting periods for the fiscal year may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies when trying to post transactions.
  Transaction Posting: Attempting to post a transaction in a period that is not defined or is outside the allowed range of periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is set up for 12 posting periods if you are using a calendar year.
  
  
  
  Adjust