How To Fix FMBGA049 - Reporting period (&1) deviates from posting period (&2)

FMBGA049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Reporting period (&1) deviates from posting period (&2)

What causes this issue?

You have a selected period &V1& as a reporting period, but want to post
in period &V2&. This causes all backdated cash discount and tax
calculations from period &V1& to be reported in period &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?

Check the posting date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA049 - Reporting period (&1) deviates from posting period (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA049 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the reporting period and the posting period in the financial module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to post a transaction in a period that is not aligned with the designated reporting period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The posting period may be closed for financial transactions, while the reporting period is still open.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant may not align with the periods defined in the system.
  User Error: The user may be trying to post a transaction in a period that is not allowed based on the current settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify the posting period settings in the system. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for posting.
  
  Navigate to Transaction Code OB52 to check and adjust the open and closed periods.
  
  
  
  Review Reporting Period: Ensure that the reporting period is