How To Fix F4582 - More than 16 periods are only possible in non-leading ledgers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 582

• Message text: More than 16 periods are only possible in non-leading ledgers

What causes this issue?

The defined fiscal year variant has &V1& posting periods and &V2&
special periods, thus a total of &V3& periods.
However, only 16 periods are possible for the transaction figures
of financial accounting. In the extended general ledger on the other
hand, up to 365 periods can be defined.

System Response

The system points out to you that you cannot use this fiscal year
variant for the standard ledger 00 in which the transaction figures
are managed.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4582 - More than 16 periods are only possible in non-leading ledgers ?

  The SAP error message F4582, which states "More than 16 periods are only possible in non-leading ledgers," typically occurs when you are trying to post financial transactions in a leading ledger that has been configured to use a standard fiscal year variant with a maximum of 16 posting periods. In SAP, the leading ledger is the primary ledger used for financial reporting, and it is usually limited to 16 periods (12 monthly periods plus 4 special periods).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to post transactions that require more than 16 periods in a leading ledger.
  The fiscal year variant assigned to the leading ledger is set up to allow only 16 periods.
  You are trying to use a non-leading ledger configuration that allows for more periods, but the transaction is being processed in the leading ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Use Non-Leading Ledger: If your business process requires more