How To Fix FML_MATLVCA_DISP001 - Invalid Fiscal Year Periods Combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FML_MATLVCA_DISP - F4095 Display Material Value Chain

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid Fiscal Year Periods Combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FML_MATLVCA_DISP001 - Invalid Fiscal Year Periods Combination ?

  The SAP error message FML_MATLVCA_DISP001: Invalid Fiscal Year Periods Combination typically occurs when there is an inconsistency or mismatch in the fiscal year period settings in the system. This error is often encountered in financial transactions, especially when dealing with materials management or financial accounting.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or the controlling area may not match the fiscal year periods being used in the transaction.
  Period Status: The period you are trying to post to may be closed or not open for posting in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings, such as the fiscal year variant not being properly defined or assigned.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the defined fiscal year periods.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be allowed in the specified fiscal year period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB29) and verify that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code is correct.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly defined and that the periods are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Open Periods:
  
  Check the status of the periods in the transaction (Transaction Code: OB52). Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for posting.
  If necessary, open the required periods for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Date:
  
  Verify the posting date of the transaction. Ensure that it falls within the open fiscal year periods.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Validation:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to execute is valid for the fiscal year period you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to fiscal year periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N: Display Vendor, G/L Account, and Customer Line Items respectively, to check for any related postings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified periods.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.