How To Fix FTR_COMMON_CORE109 - Period "&1" is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_COMMON_CORE - Messages in FTR_COMMON_CORE

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Period "&1" is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_COMMON_CORE109 - Period "&1" is not valid ?

  The SAP error message FTR_COMMON_CORE109 with the description "Period '&1' is not valid" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments or treasury management. This error indicates that the specified period (usually a fiscal period) is not recognized or is invalid for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Period Entry: The period specified in the transaction may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect period being selected.
  Period Status: The period may be closed or not open for posting. In SAP, periods can be opened or closed for various types of transactions, and if the period is closed, you cannot post transactions to it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that define which periods are valid for posting.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not align with the period