How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING008 - Period &1 doesn't exist in fiscal year variant &2.á

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING - Messages for Package FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Period &1 doesn't exist in fiscal year variant &2.á

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING008 - Period &1 doesn't exist in fiscal year variant &2.á ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING008 indicates that the specified period does not exist in the defined fiscal year variant. This error typically occurs during planning activities in SAP, particularly when working with financial documents or planning data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The period specified in the transaction does not exist in the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or the planning area.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be configured correctly, or the periods may not be defined for the fiscal year variant being used.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Assignment: The company code or the planning area may be assigned a different fiscal year variant than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Period: Verify that the period you are trying to use is valid for the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) ? Fiscal Year Change ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Check the periods defined for the fiscal year variant in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Planning Settings:
  
  If you are working with planning data, ensure that the planning version and the fiscal year variant are correctly set up.
  Check the planning area settings to ensure they align with the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code or the planning area. You can check this in the configuration settings under Define Company Code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (to view and maintain fiscal year variants) and OBY6 (to check company code settings) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to fiscal year variants and planning.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING008 and ensure that the periods and fiscal year variants are correctly configured in your SAP system.