How To Fix FMCA_INCORR020 - Billing period from &1 with period key &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Billing period from &1 with period key &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

No calculation period exists from &V1& for 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INCORR020 - Billing period from &1 with period key &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR020 indicates that there is an issue with the billing period specified in a financial transaction. Specifically, it states that the billing period from a certain date (represented by &1) with a specified period key (represented by &2) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Billing Period: The billing period you are trying to use may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the period has not been created or if it has been closed.
  Period Key Issues: The period key you are using may not correspond to any existing billing periods in the configuration.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a configuration issue in the financial management module that is preventing the system from recognizing the billing period.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect data entry when specifying the billing period or period key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for billing periods in your SAP system. This is usually found in the Financial Management (FM) module.
  Verify that the billing period you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Key:
  
  Ensure that the period key you are using is valid and corresponds to an existing billing period.
  You can check the period keys in the configuration settings to see if they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the billing period and period key are correct.
  Look for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up billing periods and period keys correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can help diagnose and fix the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for budget consumption) or FMCA (for contract accounting) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify billing periods in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.