How To Fix FMFG_PEROP_SD008 - Date &1 for line item &2 is an invalid period of performance Date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_PEROP_SD - Messages for Period of Performance for SD

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Date &1 for line item &2 is an invalid period of performance Date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_PEROP_SD008 - Date &1 for line item &2 is an invalid period of performance Date ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_PEROP_SD008 indicates that there is an issue with the period of performance date for a specific line item in a financial document. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) or related modules where the system checks the validity of the dates associated with financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Date: The date specified in the error message (&1) for the line item (&2) does not fall within the allowed period of performance. This could be due to:
  
  The date being outside the fiscal year or period defined in the system.
  The date being set in a closed period.
  The date not aligning with the defined budget or availability control settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that restrict the periods of performance for certain transactions.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The date may have been incorrectly entered during the creation or modification of the line item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date specified in the error message. Ensure that it is within the valid range of performance periods defined in your system.
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Check the fiscal year variant and ensure that the date falls within the open periods. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Adjust the Line Item: If the date is indeed incorrect, you may need to adjust the line item to a valid date that falls within the allowed period of performance.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to Funds Management and period control. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the specified date.
  
  
  Check Availability Control: Ensure that the budget availability control settings are not restricting the use of the specified date.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for availability control) or FMBB (for budget adjustments) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management for more detailed information on period of performance and related settings.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.