How To Fix FMPEB058 - Period is not within the fiscal year periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPEB - Partially Exempt Organizations

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Period is not within the fiscal year periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPEB058 - Period is not within the fiscal year periods ?

  The SAP error message FMPEB058: "Period is not within the fiscal year periods" typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to post a transaction or perform an action that involves a fiscal period that is not valid for the specified fiscal year. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The period you are trying to use for the transaction does not fall within the defined fiscal year periods in the system.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not include the period you are trying to access.
  Period Status: The period may be closed for posting, meaning that no further transactions can be recorded in that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management settings or the controlling area that affect the fiscal year and periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Period: Verify that the period you are trying to use is indeed open and valid for the fiscal year in question. You can do this by checking the period status in the transaction code OB52 (for General Ledger) or FMAVCR01 (for Funds Management).
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code includes the period you are trying to post to. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  Open the Period: If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done in transaction code OB52 by adjusting the date ranges for the periods.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Funds Management to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the fiscal year settings and ensuring that they align with your organization’s financial calendar.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings or need further assistance, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods for General Ledger.
  FMAVCR01: To check the status of periods in Funds Management.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period and fiscal year.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.