How To Fix FMBGA061 - Note the restrictions for tax-relevant postings in special periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Note the restrictions for tax-relevant postings in special periods

What causes this issue?

If you have to make tax-relevant postings in special periods, note the
following restrictions in the documentation and determination of correct
tax values for each PCO:
A subsequent assignment of the tax portion of granted or self-used cash
discount amounts to the responsible PCO is <ZH>not</> possible for
special periods. This means that program RFFMBGDC cannot be executed for
special periods.
Post documents that contain cash discount or exchange rate differences,
such as payment or clearing documents, in the normal valid posting
period only.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA061 - Note the restrictions for tax-relevant postings in special periods ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA061, which states "Note the restrictions for tax-relevant postings in special periods," typically occurs when there are attempts to post tax-relevant transactions in special periods that are not allowed according to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Special Periods Configuration: In SAP, special periods are used for specific accounting purposes, such as year-end closing. The system may restrict tax-relevant postings in these periods to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  Posting Type: The error may arise if the posting type is classified as tax-relevant, and the system settings do not allow such postings in the special periods.
  Fiscal Year Variant Settings: The fiscal year variant may have specific settings that restrict tax postings in special periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for special periods allow for tax-relevant postings if necessary.
  
  Transaction Code: OB29 (to check fiscal year variant settings).
  
  
  Post in Regular Periods: If the posting is not urgent, consider posting the transaction in a regular period instead of a special period.
  Consult with Tax Advisor: If the posting is necessary for compliance reasons, consult with a tax advisor or financial controller to understand the implications and whether adjustments can be made to the configuration.
  Adjust Posting Type: If applicable, consider changing the posting type to a non-tax-relevant type if it does not affect the financial reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates regarding this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year variants and special periods for a deeper understanding of how these settings impact postings.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions in special periods.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FMBGA061 error and understand the underlying reasons for its occurrence.