How To Fix FMCA_INCORR004 - Different period definition for period &1/object &2; see long text

FMCA_INCORR004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Different period definition for period &1/object &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

An different period definition exists for business partner&V3&, contract
account &V4& and contract object &V2& exists for period&V1&; this means
that period &V1& was broken down further.

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?

Specify the lower limit of the calculation period as well.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMCA_INCORR004 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR004 indicates that there is a mismatch in the period definitions for a specific period and object in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies in the fiscal year variant or period definitions between different objects or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The error may occur if the period definitions for the specified object (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or project) are set up with different fiscal year variants.
  Inconsistent Period Definitions: The period definitions for the specified period and object do not match, which can happen if one object is configured to use a different calendar or fiscal year than another.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the Funds Management module, particularly in the area of period definitions and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants: Verify that the fiscal year variant assigned to