How To Fix FN035 - Period for posting date & has more than 3 places (Customizing error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FN - BAPI Messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Period for posting date & has more than 3 places (Customizing error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FN035 - Period for posting date & has more than 3 places (Customizing error) ?

  The SAP error message FN035 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the posting date in the financial module. Specifically, it suggests that the period for the posting date has more than three decimal places, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The error typically arises from incorrect settings in the financial accounting configuration, particularly in the definition of the posting periods or the way the system handles decimal places for currency or amounts.
  Customizing Settings: The error may also occur if there are custom settings or modifications in the system that allow for more than three decimal places, which is not standard in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FN035 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the settings for the document types and posting periods are correctly configured to allow only up to three decimal places.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Check the currency settings in the system. Go to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Currencies > Define Currencies.
  Ensure that the currency settings are configured to use the standard number of decimal places (usually two for most currencies).
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any user exits or enhancements that modify the behavior of posting documents, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the posting again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error. You can search for FN035 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods) and OBY6 (for currency settings).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FN035 error in your SAP system.