How To Fix FMBGA038 - Enter a period that is in a fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Enter a period that is in a fiscal year

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to create a sales tax list for public-owned
commercial operations because you have entered a period that applies to
several fiscal years (&V1& to &V2&).

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 a period that is only in one fiscal year.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA038 - Enter a period that is in a fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA038 indicates that the period you are trying to enter is not valid for the fiscal year you are working with. This typically occurs in financial transactions where a specific fiscal period is required, and the entered period does not align with the defined fiscal year settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The period you are trying to enter may not exist in the fiscal year defined in the system.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, or the period you are trying to use is outside the defined range.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting due to closing activities or other restrictions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the use of the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to enter is included in the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Status:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check if the period is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or use a different period.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If the period is indeed invalid, enter a valid period that falls within the fiscal year you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the validity of the period, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, it may be necessary to review the settings in the SAP system or consult with an SAP consultant to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year and period handling.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on fiscal year variants and period management for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBGA038 error and successfully enter the required period in your SAP system.