How To Fix FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT012 - Period &1 of FY variant &3 already ends on &2 in FY &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT - Fiscal Year Variant Maintenance

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Period &1 of FY variant &3 already ends on &2 in FY &4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT012 - Period &1 of FY variant &3 already ends on &2 in FY &4. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT012 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the specified period of the fiscal year variant has already ended, which means that you are trying to perform an action (like posting a transaction) in a period that is closed.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The period you are trying to access is already closed in the fiscal year variant settings.
  Incorrect Period Entry: The period number you are trying to use may not be valid for the specified fiscal year variant.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the fiscal year variant settings that does not align with the actual periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period you are trying to access. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) and checking if the period is open for posting.
  Open the Period: If the period is closed and you need to post to it, you can temporarily open the period in transaction OB52. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may affect financial reporting.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant settings are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Adjust Posting Date: If possible, adjust the posting date of your transaction to a period that is currently open.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about opening a closed period or making changes to the fiscal year variant, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and how they are defined (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  Posting Periods: These are defined periods during which financial transactions can be posted. Each period can be opened or closed based on business requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your financial transactions in SAP.