How To Fix FMMP086 - Enter a receiver period that corresponds to the posting date

FMMP086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMP - Message class for mass process

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Enter a receiver period that corresponds to the posting date

What causes this issue?

You have specified a posting date that does not correspond to the
receiver period specified.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Specify another posting date or select a receiver period that
corresponds to the posting date entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMP086 - Enter a receiver period that corresponds to the posting date ?

  The SAP error message FMMP086 ("Enter a receiver period that corresponds to the posting date") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a budget or funds commitment. This error indicates that the period you are trying to enter for the receiver (the account or cost center that will receive the funds) does not match the posting date of the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Posting Date and Receiver Period: The posting date of the transaction does not fall within the allowed periods for the receiver. For example, if the posting date is in January, but the receiver period is set to February, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant or the period control settings may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies between the posting date and the allowed periods.
  Closed Periods: The period you are trying to post to