How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM059 - Start of assignment period must be between 001 and &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_MD_FSITEM - Consolidation Financial Statement Item Master Data

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Start of assignment period must be between 001 and &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM059 - Start of assignment period must be between 001 and &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM059 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment period specified in a financial document or transaction. Specifically, the error states that the "Start of assignment period must be between 001 and &1," where &1 represents the maximum allowable period defined in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Period Specification: The start period you are trying to assign is outside the valid range defined in the system. For example, if the valid periods are from 001 to 012 (for a 12-month fiscal year), and you are trying to assign a period like 013, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant or the period settings in the configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected periods.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry mistake where the user has entered an incorrect period number.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period: Verify the period you are trying to assign. Ensure that it falls within the valid range (001 to &1). If you are unsure what the valid periods are, consult your SAP configuration or your finance team.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the period is correct, check the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to a data entry mistake, correct the period in the transaction and try again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are still facing issues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (to define fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.