How To Fix FOT_B2A418 - Delimited period does not end on last day of year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Delimited period does not end on last day of year

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the update of data for the electronic return for tax on
sales/purchases. In this case, the delimited period must match the
legally required settlement period exactly.
Company code &V1& settles according to calendar years.

System Response

The system cannot execute the taxes on sales/purchases settlement within
electronic communication with authorities.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_B2A418 - Delimited period does not end on last day of year ?

  The SAP error message FOT_B2A418 indicates that there is an issue with a delimited period in your financial data that does not end on the last day of the year. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or data processing where a specific time frame is expected to align with the fiscal year-end.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Definition: The period defined for a financial transaction or report does not align with the expected fiscal year-end. For example, if the fiscal year ends on December 31, the period should end on that date.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the end date of a period is set incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for fiscal year settings may not be aligned with the actual business calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Period Settings: Check the settings for the period in question. Ensure that the end date is set to the last day of the fiscal year (e.g., December 31).
  Adjust Data Entries: If the error is due to incorrect data entries, correct the entries to ensure that the periods are properly defined.
  Configuration Check: Verify the configuration settings in the SAP system related to fiscal year and periods. This can usually be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to adjust periods and fiscal year settings.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant) and OB52 (for open and closed periods) to manage fiscal year settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial periods and configurations in SAP.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the FOT_B2A418 error effectively.