How To Fix FARR_ACCR_DB031 - Invalid period &1; specified period number exceeds the maximum

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_DB - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management DB Access

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Invalid period &1; specified period number exceeds the maximum

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_DB031 - Invalid period &1; specified period number exceeds the maximum ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_DB031 indicates that an invalid period has been specified in the context of asset accounting or financial accounting. Specifically, the error states that the period number exceeds the maximum allowed period for the fiscal year or the configuration settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Number: The period number you are trying to use is greater than the number of periods defined for the fiscal year in the system.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may be configured to have fewer periods than what is being referenced in the transaction.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date may fall outside the defined periods for the fiscal year.
  Year-End Closing: If the fiscal year has been closed, any attempt to post to that year or period will result in this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Verify the number of periods defined for the fiscal year and ensure that the period you are trying to use is valid.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date you are using falls within the open periods of the fiscal year. You can check the open periods in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the period number is correct and does not exceed the maximum defined.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Check for Year-End Closing:
  
  If the fiscal year has been closed, you may need to reopen it or post to the next fiscal year, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Maintain open and closed periods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on asset accounting and financial accounting for more details on fiscal year settings and period management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_ACCR_DB031 and ensure that your postings are valid within the defined fiscal periods.