How To Fix FINS_ML_DB011 - Table of fiscal periods is inconsistent

FINS_ML_DB011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_DB - Messages for package FINS_ML_DB

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Table of fiscal periods is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_DB011 - Table of fiscal periods is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_DB011 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the table of fiscal periods. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) and can affect financial postings, reporting, and other functionalities that rely on accurate fiscal period data.
  Cause
  The inconsistency in the fiscal periods table can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Manual Changes: Manual adjustments or changes made to the fiscal periods in the configuration may lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, it may not have been properly aligned with the fiscal periods.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the financial accounting module can lead to discrepancies.
  Missing or Duplicate Entries: There may be missing fiscal periods or duplicate entries in the fiscal periods table.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the FINS_ML_DB011 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Periods Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year