How To Fix F4558 - Define all periods from 001 to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Define all periods from 001 to &

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant has &V1& posting periods.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify exactly &V1& posting periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4558 - Define all periods from 001 to & ?

  The SAP error message F4558, which states "Define all periods from 001 to &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with fiscal year variants and periods in SAP. This error indicates that there are missing period definitions for the specified fiscal year variant.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects all periods (from 001 to the maximum number of periods defined for the fiscal year) to be defined in the configuration, but one or more periods are missing. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not have all the required periods defined.
  Changes in Fiscal Year Variant: If the fiscal year variant was modified or if a new fiscal year was created without defining all periods.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system and the periods were not correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that all periods for the fiscal year variant are defined. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Identify the fiscal year variant that is causing the issue.
  Click on the fiscal year variant to view its details.
  
  
  
  Define Periods:
  
  Ensure that all periods (001 to the maximum defined) are set up correctly.
  If any periods are missing, you can add them by selecting the appropriate options to define the periods.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the configuration by trying to execute the transaction that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods (months, quarters, etc.) and any special periods.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 to directly access the fiscal year variant configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variants and period definitions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.