How To Fix F4573 - Only define periods until &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Only define periods until &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4573 - Only define periods until & ?

  The SAP error message F4573 ("Only define periods until &") typically occurs in the context of financial periods and fiscal year settings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction or operation that involves a period that is not defined in the system's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Period Definition: The error usually arises when a user attempts to post a transaction in a period that has not been defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The fiscal year variant does not include the period in question.
  The period is closed for posting.
  The user is trying to post to a future period that has not been set up.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the posting periods in the financial accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to check the defined posting periods for your