How To Fix FAC_OPP_MESSAGE018 - Make sure not to exceed the maximum days (&1) of the period.

FAC_OPP_MESSAGE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_OPP_MESSAGE - Maintain posting period

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Make sure not to exceed the maximum days (&1) of the period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_OPP_MESSAGE018 - Make sure not to exceed the maximum days (&1) of the period. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_OPP_MESSAGE018 indicates that a certain operation or transaction is attempting to exceed the maximum allowed number of days for a specified period. This error typically arises in the context of financial or operational planning, where there are predefined limits on the duration of certain activities or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to enter a date range that exceeds the maximum number of days allowed (as specified by the system configuration).
  The configuration settings for the period in question have been set to limit the number of days for operational or financial activities.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the allowed date range or period settings by the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling, etc.) to determine the maximum number of days allowed for the period in question.
  This can typically