How To Fix FOT_B2A845 - Items cannot be displayed for applications that have no periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 845

• Message text: Items cannot be displayed for applications that have no periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_B2A845 - Items cannot be displayed for applications that have no periods ?

  The SAP error message FOT_B2A845 indicates that items cannot be displayed for applications that do not have any periods defined. This typically occurs in the context of financial applications or reporting where time periods are essential for data retrieval and display.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Defined Periods: The primary cause of this error is that the application or report you are trying to access does not have any time periods defined. This could be due to:
  
  The fiscal year or period not being set up correctly in the system.
  The specific application or report not being configured to include any periods.
  Data not being posted to the relevant periods.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the application or the underlying data model that prevent periods from being recognized.
  
  
  Data Availability: If there is no data available for the defined periods, the application may not be able to display any items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like OB29 for fiscal year variant) and ensure that the fiscal year and periods are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the periods you are trying to access are open and available for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Application Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the specific application or report to ensure that it is set up to recognize and utilize periods.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to verify that the application is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Posting:
  
  Ensure that there is data posted for the periods you are trying to access. If no transactions have been recorded for those periods, the application will not display any items.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Messages:
  
  Review system logs or messages for any additional information that might indicate why periods are not being recognized.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the application you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB29: For fiscal year variant settings.
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: For displaying line items for vendors, G/L accounts, and customers, respectively.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the periods and data in question.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.