How To Fix F4559 - Define & periods in year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Define & periods in year &

What causes this issue?

&V1& periods are defined for the year &V2& but they have not yet been
allocated.

System Response

Only a correctly defined period allocation can be saved.

How to fix this error?

Define &V1& periods in the year &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4559 - Define & periods in year & ?

  The SAP error message F4559, which states "Define & periods in year &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the defined periods for a specific fiscal year variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the periods for the fiscal year have not been defined.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Assignment: The company code or controlling area may not be assigned the correct fiscal year variant.
  Period Definition Issues: There may be issues with how the periods are defined, such as missing periods or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant in question is correctly defined with the appropriate number of periods (e.g., 12 monthly periods, 4 quarterly periods, etc.).
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area. This can be done in transaction code OB37 (or through SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code).
  
  
  
  Check Periods:
  
  Verify that all required periods are defined for the fiscal year variant. If any periods are missing, you will need to add them.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have custom settings or modifications, ensure that they do not interfere with the standard fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants and periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4559 error and ensure that your fiscal year variant is correctly configured.