How To Fix FGV618 - Changing the period assignment can cause inconsistencies -> Long text

FGV618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGV - Fiscal year variants

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Changing the period assignment can cause inconsistencies -> Long text

What causes this issue?

Changing the period assignment can cause inconsistencies in the system,
if e.g. an already posted period is deleted, or the duration of a
posted period is changed.
Even if the change is only for periods which have not yet been posted,
it can cause inconsistencies in the system, for example if a plan has
already been made for these periods, or the length of a financial year,
for which depreciation has already been recorded in the asset
accounting, is changed.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether your changes are allowed. If you are in doubt, contact
your System Administrator and/or SAP consultant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGV618 - Changing the period assignment can cause inconsistencies -> Long text ?

  The SAP error message FGV618 indicates that there is a potential inconsistency that may arise when changing the period assignment in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with fiscal year variants and period assignments.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to change the period assignment for a fiscal year variant that is already in use. This can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity, as transactions may have already been posted to specific periods based on the existing assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Current Period Assignments: Check the current period assignments for the fiscal year variant in question. Ensure that you understand how the existing assignments are being used in your financial processes.
  
  
  Assess Impact: Before making any changes, assess the impact of changing the period assignment. Consider whether there are any open periods or