How To Fix FT182 - In fiscal year version &, the period & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 182

• Message text: In fiscal year version &, the period & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT182 - In fiscal year version &, the period & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FT182 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year version and the specified period in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction in a period that is not defined or is closed in the specified fiscal year version.
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Open: The specified period in the fiscal year version is not open for posting. This can happen if the period has been closed for financial transactions.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Version: The fiscal year version you are using may not be configured correctly or may not correspond to the period you are trying to access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the system from recognizing the period.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the defined periods in the fiscal year version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify if the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant fiscal year version.
  If it is closed, you may need to open it if your business processes allow for it.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct fiscal year version for your posting.
  You can check the fiscal year version settings in transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variant).
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is outside the open periods, adjust the posting date to fall within an open period.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP FI (Financial Accounting) consultant to review the settings related to fiscal year versions and posting periods.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period and fiscal year version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check vendor postings)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (to check G/L postings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year versions and periods.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial accounting and fiscal year settings for a deeper understanding of how periods and versions are managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FT182 error and successfully post your transactions.