How To Fix FMFG_ABP004 - Could not retrieve first day of period for year &1 and variant &2

FMFG_ABP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_ABP - Automatic Budget Postings

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Could not retrieve first day of period for year &1 and variant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_ABP004 - Could not retrieve first day of period for year &1 and variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_ABP004, which states "Could not retrieve first day of period for year &1 and variant &2," typically occurs in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with budget planning or reporting in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the variant does not exist or if the settings for the fiscal year are incomplete.
  
  
  Incorrect Year or Variant: The year or variant specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not correspond to any existing configuration in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the fiscal year or periods, which can prevent the system from retrieving the required information.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the specified year