How To Fix FTR_COMMON_CORE104 - &1 has no period starting at &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_COMMON_CORE - Messages in FTR_COMMON_CORE

• Message number: 104

• Message text: &1 has no period starting at &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_COMMON_CORE104 - &1 has no period starting at &2 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_COMMON_CORE104 typically indicates that there is an issue with the financial transaction or the period in which the transaction is being processed. The message states that a specific object (indicated by &1) does not have a valid period starting at the specified date (&2). This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial instruments, asset management, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Period: The most common cause is that the specified object does not have an open or valid posting period starting from the date provided. This could be due to:
  
  The period being closed in the system.
  The object not being set up correctly for the specified period.
  The date being outside the range of valid periods.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or in the specific module you are working with (e.g., Treasury, Asset Accounting).
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or processing the transaction can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the open and closed posting periods.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  
  
  
  Review Object Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the object (e.g., financial instrument, asset) to ensure it is set up correctly for the intended period.
  Check if the object has been created and activated for the relevant periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the date you are trying to use is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with for additional context on the error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTR_EDIT (for editing financial transactions) or FTR_CREATE (for creating financial transactions).
  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 authorizations to post transactions in the specified periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.