How To Fix FOT_B2A422 - Reporting period entered is not consistent with selection

FOT_B2A422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Reporting period entered is not consistent with selection

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the update of data for the electronic return for tax on
sales/purchases. The settlement of the reporting period does not match
the reporting period specified in the fields <LS>Reporting Year</> and
<LS>Reporting Period</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Either correct your entry in the fields <LS>Reporting Year</> and
<LS>Reporting Period</> or delete your entry in these fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FOT_B2A422 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_B2A422 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the reporting period you have entered and the selection criteria used in your transaction or report. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when dealing with B2A (Business to Administration) transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Reporting Period: The reporting period you specified does not align with the data available for the selection criteria. For example, if you are trying to report on a period that has not been posted or is outside the range of available data.
  Incorrect Date Range: The start and end dates of the reporting period may not match the fiscal year or periods defined in your SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the reporting periods based on certain criteria, such as fiscal year settings or posting periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Reporting Period: Check the reporting