How To Fix FAGL_ALE039 - Periods of company codes &1 and &2 do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ALE - Single Document and Totals Document Transfer

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Periods of company codes &1 and &2 do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ALE039 - Periods of company codes &1 and &2 do not match ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ALE039 indicates that there is a mismatch in the periods of the company codes involved in a transaction or process. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with data transfer between different company codes or when trying to post documents that involve multiple company codes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the fiscal periods (e.g., month, quarter) of the two company codes do not align. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The company codes may have different fiscal year variants configured, leading to discrepancies in the periods.
  Open/Closed Periods: One company code may have certain periods open for posting while the other does not, causing a mismatch.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings of the company codes that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_ALE039 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for each company code and verify that they are using the same fiscal year variant.
  Transaction code: OB29 (for fiscal year variant configuration).
  
  
  
  Review Open and Closed Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods for both company codes to ensure that they are open for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Transaction code: OB52 (for maintaining posting periods).
  
  
  
  Synchronize Periods:
  
  If the periods are not aligned, you may need to adjust the periods in one of the company codes to match the other.
  Ensure that both company codes are set up to allow postings in the same periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to ensure that the configuration aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variants.
  OB52: Maintain posting periods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the relevant company codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FAGL_ALE039 error message in SAP.