How To Fix /FMP/MP045 - Period &1 has not been defined for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FMP/MP -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Period &1 has not been defined for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FMP/MP045 - Period &1 has not been defined for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /FMP/MP045 Period &1 has not been defined for company code &2 typically indicates that the specified period (month/year) is not defined in the system for the given company code. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in financial or controlling areas, where periods are crucial for reporting and processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Opened: The specified period (e.g., a month in a fiscal year) has not been opened for posting in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the fiscal year variant may not include the specified period for the company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong period or company code is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > Periodic Processing > Open/Close Posting Periods).
  Verify if the period for the specified company code is open for posting. If it is closed, you may need to open it for the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code. You can do this using transaction code OB37.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant includes the period in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the period is not defined, you may need to adjust the configuration settings to include the required period. This can be done in the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the changes align with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the input values for the period and company code to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  OB37: Fiscal Year Variant
  OB29: Define Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing posting periods and fiscal year variants.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the specified period is correctly defined for the company code in question.