How To Fix FOT_B2A420 - A quarter must be delimited exactly for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: A quarter must be delimited exactly for company code &

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. This also applies to
settlement according to fiscal periods.
Company code &V1& settles according to calendar quarters and the fiscal
periods specified do not correspond exactly to a quarter.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_B2A420 - A quarter must be delimited exactly for company code & ?

  The SAP error message FOT_B2A420 indicates that there is an issue with the financial data related to a specific company code. The message states that "A quarter must be delimited exactly for company code &," which typically means that the system requires a clear definition of the financial quarter for the specified company code, but it is not able to find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quarter Definition: The quarter for the specified company code may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings related to fiscal periods or financial year variants.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry that prevent the system from recognizing the quarter.
  Inconsistent Periods: The periods defined in the fiscal year variant may not align with the expected quarters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correctly defined and includes the necessary quarters.
  
  
  
  Define Quarters:
  
  If the quarters are not defined, you may need to create or adjust the quarter definitions in the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific company code (Transaction code: OX02) to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the appropriate fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entries:
  
  Review any recent data entries or postings that may have triggered the error. Ensure that all entries are consistent with the defined fiscal periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on fiscal year and quarter configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant)
  OX02 (Company Code)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.