How To Fix FTR_COMMON_CORE108 - Period &1 not compatible with &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_COMMON_CORE - Messages in FTR_COMMON_CORE

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Period &1 not compatible with &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_COMMON_CORE108 - Period &1 not compatible with &2 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_COMMON_CORE108 typically indicates a compatibility issue between the periods specified in a financial transaction or report. This error often arises in the context of financial instruments, particularly when dealing with transactions in the SAP Treasury and Risk Management module.
  Cause:
  The error message "Period &1 not compatible with &2" suggests that there is a mismatch between the periods being used in the transaction. This could be due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Period Status: The specified period may be closed or not open for posting. For example, if you are trying to post a transaction in a closed financial period, you will encounter this error.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not align with the periods being referenced. This can happen if the periods are defined differently in the configuration.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be allowed in the specified period.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong period is selected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to check if the period you are trying to use is open for posting. If it is closed, you may need to open it or select a different period.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Make sure that the transaction type you are using is valid for the specified period. Some transactions may have restrictions based on the period.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any mistakes. Ensure that the correct periods are selected in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTR_EDIT (to edit financial transactions) and FTR_DISPLAY (to display financial transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post transactions in the specified periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FTR_COMMON_CORE108 error in SAP.