How To Fix FT067 - Posting periods + special periods = &, only 16 are possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Posting periods + special periods = &, only 16 are possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT067 - Posting periods + special periods = &, only 16 are possible ?

  The SAP error message FT067 indicates that the total number of posting periods and special periods configured in the system exceeds the maximum limit allowed, which is 16. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when trying to post transactions that involve periods that have been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the sum of the defined posting periods and special periods exceeds 16. In SAP, the posting periods are defined in the financial accounting configuration, and each fiscal year can have a maximum of 12 regular posting periods and 4 special periods (for adjustments, year-end closing, etc.). If the configuration allows for more than 16 periods in total, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FT067 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for financial accounting (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Review the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that the total number of posting periods and special periods does not exceed 16.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If you find that the total exceeds 16, you will need to adjust the number of posting periods or special periods. You can either reduce the number of special periods or adjust the fiscal year variant to fit within the limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to fiscal year variants and posting periods for more detailed guidance on how to configure these settings properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Posting Periods: These are the time frames during which financial transactions can be recorded in the system.
  Special Periods: These are additional periods that can be used for specific purposes, such as year-end adjustments.
  
  By ensuring that your configuration adheres to the limits set by SAP, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.