How To Fix FMCA_INCORR021 - No period was defined for inbound correspondence cat. &1 and key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No period was defined for inbound correspondence cat. &1 and key date &2

What causes this issue?

No period is defined for the inbound correspondence category <(>&<)>V1
<(>&<)><(>&<)>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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Define the period for the inbound correspondence category in the
Customizing of <ZK>Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INCORR021 - No period was defined for inbound correspondence cat. &1 and key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR021 indicates that there is no period defined for the inbound correspondence category specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of financial management or correspondence processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Period Definition: The system does not have a defined period for the specified inbound correspondence category. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date provided in the error message may not fall within any defined periods for the specified correspondence category.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Financial Management (FM) module or the Correspondence Management settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Definitions:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the inbound correspondence categories in the SAP system.
  Ensure that there are defined periods for the specified correspondence category. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP menu.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Date:
  
  Check the key date mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it falls within the defined periods for the correspondence category.
  If the key date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that corresponds to an existing period.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If no periods are defined, you will need to create the necessary periods for the inbound correspondence category. This can usually be done in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., Financial Management).
  Make sure to save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the FMCA (Financial Management Correspondence) module for additional guidance on setting up correspondence categories and periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or FMCA (to manage correspondence) depending on your specific SAP version and setup.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Financial Management module.