How To Fix FMBAPI031 - Period &1 is not allowed with period interval &2 - &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAPI - BAPI for Budgeting

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Period &1 is not allowed with period interval &2 - &3

What causes this issue?

You specified a period (&V1&) out of the period range (&V2& &V3&).

System Response

Period &V1& is not allowed with period interval &V2& &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Specify a period or periods within the period interval.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAPI031 - Period &1 is not allowed with period interval &2 - &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMBAPI031 indicates that there is an issue with the specified period in relation to the allowed period intervals in the Financial Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that involves a period that is not valid for the specified interval.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The specified period (&1) is not allowed for the defined period interval (&2 to &3). This can happen if:
  
  The period is outside the fiscal year or the defined posting periods.
  The period is not open for posting in the system.
  The configuration settings for the fiscal year or periods do not allow the specified period.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants) to check the open and closed periods for the relevant fiscal year.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to use is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Verify the Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant and ensure that the periods are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the period interval you are trying to use is valid and corresponds to the fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Posting Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the transaction to be processed.
  Alternatively, you can adjust your transaction to use a valid period that is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the FM module for any specific guidelines regarding period management.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To maintain the open and closed periods.
  FMAVCR01: To check the availability control settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to period management in the FM module.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Financial Management and period control.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.