How To Fix FG256 - The company codes selected have & different period versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 256

• Message text: The company codes selected have & different period versions

What causes this issue?

You have selected &v1& company code(s) which have different period
versions in table T001.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you really want to carry out the reorganization run with
different period versions.
It is recommended that you only group together company codes of one
period version in a reorganization run for FI documents.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG256 - The company codes selected have & different period versions ?

  The SAP error message FG256 indicates that the company codes selected in a transaction or report have different period versions. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a financial transaction or report that requires consistency in the period version across the selected company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Different Period Versions: Each company code can have its own period version settings, which define how periods are structured (e.g., fiscal year, posting periods). If you select multiple company codes that have different period versions, SAP will raise this error.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the period versions in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be aligned across the selected company codes.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently select company codes that are not compatible due to differing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Versions: Review the period versions assigned to each of the selected company codes. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Periods and Fiscal Year Variants.
  Check the period version assigned to each company code.
  
  
  
  Align Period Versions: If the company codes need to be used together in a transaction or report, ensure that they are assigned the same period version. You may need to change the period version for one or more company codes to match.
  
  
  Select Compatible Company Codes: If it is not feasible to change the period versions, consider selecting only those company codes that share the same period version for the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you are unsure about making changes to the period versions, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your organization's requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (to define or change the period variant) or OB52 (to open or close posting periods) to manage period versions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on period versions and fiscal year settings.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the transactions or reports to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FG256 error and ensure that your company codes are compatible for the intended financial operations.