How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING068 - Fiscal year &2, posting period &1, and period/year &3 don't match.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING - Messages for Package FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Fiscal year &2, posting period &1, and period/year &3 don't match.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING068 - Fiscal year &2, posting period &1, and period/year &3 don't match. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING068 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year, posting period, and the period/year specified in your transaction. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial documents in the SAP system, particularly in the context of planning or budgeting.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Periods: The fiscal year and posting period you are trying to use do not correspond to the period/year defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant or posting periods may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the periods they can be posted to.
  Closed Periods: The posting period may be closed for posting, which means that no transactions can be recorded in that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify that the posting period you are trying to use is open and valid for the fiscal year you are working with. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) and checking the settings.
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code is correctly set up and that the periods are defined properly. You can check this in transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variant).
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check if the document type you are using has any restrictions on the posting periods. This can be done in transaction code OBA7 (Document Types).
  
  
  Adjust Period/Year: If you are trying to post to a specific period/year, ensure that the values you are entering match the fiscal year and posting period settings in the system.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct fiscal year or posting period, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure you are using the correct values.
  
  
  Check for User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OBA7: Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial posting and planning to understand the configuration and settings better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your financial documents.