How To Fix F4572 - First period in calendar year & is & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 572

• Message text: First period in calendar year & is & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4572 - First period in calendar year & is & & ?

  The SAP error message F4572, which states "First period in calendar year & is & &," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when working with fiscal year variants in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year settings or the period being referenced in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, or the period being referenced does not align with the defined fiscal year.
  Period Not Open: The period you are trying to post to may not be open for posting in the specified fiscal year.
  Calendar Year Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the calendar year and the fiscal year settings in the configuration.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date may fall outside the allowed range of periods for the fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that the periods are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods for the relevant company code (Transaction code: OB52).
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for posting.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date of the transaction falls within the open periods of the fiscal year.
  If necessary, adjust the posting date to a valid period.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Year Settings:
  
  Check if there are any discrepancies between the calendar year and fiscal year settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year is aligned with the calendar year if that is the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year variant and posting periods.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further investigation.