How To Fix FMCA_INCORR023 - No valid periods were found from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No valid periods were found from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INCORR023 - No valid periods were found from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR023 indicates that there are no valid periods found for the specified date range in the context of Funds Management (FM). This error typically arises when trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a valid posting period, but the system cannot find any valid periods for the specified dates.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date range specified in the transaction does not correspond to any valid posting periods in the system.
  Period Locking: The periods may be locked for posting due to various reasons, such as year-end closing activities or other administrative processes.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or posting periods may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Periods: The periods for the fiscal year may not have been defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) and verify if the periods for the specified date range are open for posting.
  Ensure that the periods are not locked for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Double-check the date range you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it falls within the valid posting periods.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29. Ensure that the periods are correctly defined for the fiscal year you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the status of the periods, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the periods are set up correctly and that there are no ongoing processes that might affect posting.
  
  
  
  Transaction-Specific Checks:
  
  Depending on the transaction you are executing, there may be additional checks or configurations required. Review the documentation or help resources specific to that transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  FMAVCR01: Check for budget availability (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.