How To Fix G00673 - Period &1 with fiscal year variant &4 incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Period &1 with fiscal year variant &4 incompatible

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant &V4& for ledger &V3& is assigned to
consolidation unit &V2&. The current period &V1& is larger than the
complete period number of fiscal year variants .

System Response

The current data record has errors and can not be written.

How to fix this error?

Check the ledger dependent assignment of fiscal year variants in
Customizing of consolidation units.
Make sure you enter a valid posting period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00673 - Period &1 with fiscal year variant &4 incompatible ?

  The SAP error message G00673 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the specified period and the fiscal year variant in your financial settings. This error typically arises when trying to post a transaction in a period that is not valid for the specified fiscal year variant.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to post to is not open or valid for the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, or the periods may not be defined properly.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the allowed periods for the fiscal year variant.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting due to various reasons, such as closing activities or settings in the financial closing process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period you are trying to post to. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) and checking if the period is open for the relevant company code and fiscal year variant.
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code is correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variant).
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is outside the allowed periods, adjust the posting date to a valid period.
  
  
  Unlock Period: If the period is locked, you may need to unlock it temporarily to allow postings, but be cautious as this can affect financial reporting.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00673 error and successfully post your transactions.