How To Fix FITVPS289 - Enter and save the period data for the fictitious period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Enter and save the period data for the fictitious period

What causes this issue?

You want to create a capping document for the comparison calculation
between daily return and external stay without entering and saving the
detailed data for the fictitious period. However, you must do this
before you can create a capping document.

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?

Enter the data for the fictitious period using the "Change
Details/Dates" and "Fill Absences" pushbuttons and save the fictitious
period. Also save the fictitious period even if you have not maintained
any data in the fictitious period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS289 - Enter and save the period data for the fictitious period ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS289, which states "Enter and save the period data for the fictitious period," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when working with fictitious periods in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects you to enter and save data for a fictitious period, but it has not been done yet.
  Cause:
  
  Fictitious Period Not Completed: The fictitious period has been created, but no data has been entered or saved for that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the periods defined in the system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or save data for the fictitious period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Data: Navigate to the relevant transaction where you need to enter data for the fictitious period. Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save the data.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant and ensure that the fictitious periods are correctly defined. You can do this in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  User Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter and save data for the fictitious period. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fictitious Periods: These are used in SAP to allow for adjustments or entries that are not tied to a specific fiscal period. They can be useful for year-end closing processes or for making adjustments after the fiscal year has closed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for more tailored assistance.