How To Fix FMBGA003 - Enter a period between 001 and 012

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBGA - Messages for Public-Owned Commercial Operations

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a period between 001 and 012

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA003 - Enter a period between 001 and 012 ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA003 indicates that there is an issue with the period being entered in a financial transaction or report. Specifically, the message states: "Enter a period between 001 and 012," which typically refers to the fiscal periods defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The user is trying to enter a period that is outside the valid range of fiscal periods defined in the system. In this case, the valid periods are from 001 to 012, which usually correspond to the months of the year (January to December).
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not be configured correctly, or the fiscal year variant may not be set up to allow for the periods being entered.
  Period Locking: The period may be closed or locked for posting, preventing any transactions from being recorded in that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period: Ensure that the period you are trying to enter is indeed between 001 and 012. If you are trying to enter a period outside this range, you will need to correct it.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29) and verify that the periods are set up correctly.
  Unlock Period: If the period is closed for posting, you may need to unlock it. This can be done by going to the transaction for opening and closing periods (Transaction code: OB52) and adjusting the settings to allow postings in the desired period.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct period or fiscal year settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Open/close posting periods.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on fiscal year settings and period management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to fiscal year settings or to unlock periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBGA003 error and successfully enter the correct period for your financial transactions.