How To Fix FC198 - No.of posting periods not equal to those in assigned controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 198

• Message text: No.of posting periods not equal to those in assigned controlling area

What causes this issue?

The company code fiscal year variant and the allocated controlling
areas have different numbers of posting periods.

System Response

Warning.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings
for the company code

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

for the allocated controlling areas

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC198 - No.of posting periods not equal to those in assigned controlling area ?

  The SAP error message FC198 ("No. of posting periods not equal to those in assigned controlling area") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the number of posting periods defined in the controlling area and the number of posting periods defined in the company code or other related entities. This can happen during various financial transactions, such as posting journal entries or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Posting Periods: The controlling area and the company code have different settings for the number of posting periods. For example, if the controlling area is set to have 12 posting periods, but the company code is set to have only 10, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: Changes in configuration settings for either the controlling area or the company code without proper alignment can lead to this error.
  Period Locking: If certain periods are locked in one area but not in the other, it can also lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for both the controlling area and the company code.
  Ensure that the number of posting periods is the same in both areas. You can check this in the following paths:
  
  For the controlling area: SPRO ? Controlling ? General Controlling ? Master Data ? Maintain Controlling Area.
  For the company code: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Ledgers ? Define Company Code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, adjust the settings to ensure that both the controlling area and the company code have the same number of posting periods.
  If necessary, you may need to create additional posting periods in the controlling area or reduce the number in the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Period Locking:
  
  Ensure that the periods are not locked in one area while they are open in another. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Periods for Posting).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for any specific configurations that may be affecting the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To maintain the posting periods.
  OKEB: To check the controlling area settings.
  OX19: To check company code settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC198 error and ensure that the posting periods are consistent across your SAP system.