How To Fix FBV_JOB034 - Fiscal Year &1 and Period &2 are not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBV_JOB - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Fiscal Year &1 and Period &2 are not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBV_JOB034 - Fiscal Year &1 and Period &2 are not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FBV_JOB034 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year and period settings in the system. Specifically, it means that the specified fiscal year and period are not maintained in the system, which can prevent certain financial transactions or postings from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Not Defined: The fiscal year you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Period Not Open: The specific period within the fiscal year is not open for posting. This can happen if the period is closed or if the fiscal year is not active.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the fiscal year and period from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or OB52) to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to use is defined and that the periods are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you can open it by using transaction code OB52. Make sure to set the appropriate date range for the periods you want to open.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code.
  Use transaction code OB37 to verify the assignment of the fiscal year variant to the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the finance team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing fiscal year and period settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FBV_JOB034 error and ensure that your fiscal year and periods are correctly maintained in SAP.