How To Fix FOT_B2A427 - Reporting period specified is not a calendar year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 427

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

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
year. The entry in the field <LS>Reporting Period</> does not correspond
to a calendar year.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

For returns by quarters or calendar years, the number of the reporting
period must always be entered as the last month of the reporting period.
Enter <LB>12</> 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_B2A427 - Reporting period specified is not a calendar year ?

  The SAP error message FOT_B2A427 indicates that the reporting period specified in your transaction or configuration is not aligned with a calendar year. This typically occurs in financial reporting or when dealing with fiscal year variants that do not match the standard calendar year (January to December).
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant set in your SAP system may not correspond to the calendar year. For example, if your fiscal year starts in April and ends in March, and you attempt to generate a report for a calendar year, this error may occur.
  Incorrect Reporting Period: The reporting period you are trying to use may not be valid for the fiscal year variant configured in your system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial settings or reporting settings in your SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that it matches the reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Reporting Period:
  
  If you are trying to generate a report for a calendar year, ensure that the reporting period you are selecting aligns with the fiscal year variant.
  If necessary, adjust the reporting period to match the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to financial reporting in your SAP system.
  Ensure that all settings are correctly aligned with your organization's reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling fiscal year variants and reporting periods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: Understand how fiscal year variants work in SAP and how they can be configured to meet your organization's needs.
  Reporting Tools: Familiarize yourself with the reporting tools available in SAP, such as SAP Fiori, SAP BW, or standard SAP reports, and how they handle fiscal year and reporting periods.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify financial reporting settings in SAP.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with your reporting tasks in SAP.