How To Fix FOT_B2A426 - Reporting period specified is not a calendar quarter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Reporting period specified is not a calendar quarter

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the update of data for the electronic return for tax on
sales/purchases. You delimit the reporting period using posting periods
and for company code &V1&, the fiscal year differs from the calendar
year. In this case, you determine the reporting period using an entry in
the fields <LS>Reporting Year</> and <LS>Reporting Period</>. In
addition, the reporting period of this company code is the calendar
quarter. The entry in the field <LS>Reporting Period</> does not
correspond to a calendar quarter.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you send the return quarterly, the number of the reporting period
must always correspond to the last month of the quarter. For example,
<EX>3</> if you want to send the return in March, or <EX>6</> if you
want to send the return in June. Enter the values in the field
<LS>Reporting Period</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_B2A426 - Reporting period specified is not a calendar quarter ?

  The SAP error message FOT_B2A426 indicates that the reporting period specified in your transaction is not a valid calendar quarter. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or data submissions where the system expects the reporting period to align with standard calendar quarters (e.g., Q1: January-March, Q2: April-June, Q3: July-September, Q4: October-December).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Reporting Period: The reporting period you have entered does not correspond to a recognized calendar quarter.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that are not aligned with the expected reporting periods.
  Data Entry Error: A simple mistake in entering the reporting period (e.g., entering a month instead of a quarter).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Reporting Period: Check the reporting period you have entered. Ensure that it corresponds to one of the standard calendar quarters.
  
  For example, if you are trying to report for Q1, the period should be set to January, February, or March of the relevant year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you are responsible for system configuration, ensure that the settings for reporting periods are correctly defined in the system. This may involve checking the fiscal year variant and ensuring it aligns with the calendar quarters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or guidelines that pertain to the reporting process you are engaged in. This may provide insights into the expected formats and values.
  
  
  Seek Help from IT Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your IT support team or SAP administrator. They may have additional tools or access to logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  Testing: If you have made changes, conduct a test run to ensure that the error does not persist.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to financial reporting and the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP FI, SAP CO).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.