How To Fix FT064 - Posting period = calendar month -> no annual dependency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Posting period = calendar month -> no annual dependency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT064 - Posting period = calendar month -> no annual dependency ?

  The SAP error message FT064 ("Posting period = calendar month -> no annual dependency") typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with the posting periods in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or an issue with the posting period settings in relation to the fiscal year variant and the posting period configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Posting Period Configuration: The error often arises when the posting period is set to a calendar month, but the system is expecting an annual dependency for the fiscal year variant. This can happen if the fiscal year variant is not properly configured to handle the posting periods as intended.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Settings: If the fiscal year variant is set up incorrectly, it may not allow for postings in certain periods, leading to this error.
  
  
  Period Locking: The posting period may be locked for the transaction you are trying to perform, which can also trigger this error.
  
  
  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 is correctly set up to allow for the posting periods you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting period settings (Transaction code: OB52) to ensure that the periods are open for posting.
  Make sure that the periods you are trying to post to are not closed or locked.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Period Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the settings to allow for the required posting periods. This may involve changing the configuration to allow for annual dependencies if that is appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's financial processes.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Maintain posting periods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI configurations.