How To Fix FCC0727 - Start of period (period 1) was set to &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC0 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 727

• Message text: Start of period (period 1) was set to &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC0727 - Start of period (period 1) was set to &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCC0727, which states "Start of period (period 1) was set to &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of financial closing or period management in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the period settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the start and end dates of periods.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting, which prevents any transactions from being recorded in that period.
  Inconsistent Period Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the period settings across different modules (e.g., FI, CO) or between different company codes.
  Missing or Incorrect Period Definitions: The periods may not be defined correctly in the system, or the start date for the first period may not align with the fiscal year settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the start and end dates for the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Period Locking:
  
  Check if the period is locked for posting (Transaction code: OB52).
  If the period is locked, you may need to unlock it or adjust the settings to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that the period settings are consistent across all relevant modules and company codes.
  Check the settings in both Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Definitions:
  
  If the periods are not defined correctly, you may need to redefine them in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the start date for period 1 aligns with the fiscal year start date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring fiscal year variants and periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year variant and period settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.