How To Fix FITVPS263 - You can create a maximum of &1 periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 263

• Message text: You can create a maximum of &1 periods

What causes this issue?

You can create a maximum of 799 periods. If the comparison calculation
is active, however, you cannot create more than 199 periods.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS263 - You can create a maximum of &1 periods ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS263 indicates that you are trying to create more periods than the system allows for a specific financial year or period. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning, budgeting, or reporting where the system has a predefined limit on the number of periods that can be created or processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The system is configured to allow a maximum number of periods (e.g., 12 months for a fiscal year). If you attempt to create more periods than this limit, the error will occur.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may restrict the number of periods based on the company's accounting practices.
  Period Locking: If certain periods are locked or closed, it may prevent the creation of new periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Review the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings