How To Fix GA146 - Time interval & to & contains no periods.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Time interval & to & contains no periods.

What causes this issue?

The time interval between start date &V1& and end date &V2& do not
include a complete period.

System Response

You cannot use the cycle with the selected interval. Neither
maintenance of fixed sender values or receiver bases, nor execution of
the cycle are possible.

How to fix this error?

Please change the cycle end date so that at least one period is covered
by the time interval start date/end date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA146 - Time interval & to & contains no periods. ?

  The SAP error message GA146 "Time interval & to & contains no periods" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific time interval, but the system cannot find any valid periods within that interval.
  Cause:
  
  No Valid Posting Periods: The specified time interval does not contain any valid posting periods. This can happen if the periods have been closed or if the fiscal year variant does not allow postings in the specified range.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are trying to use may be incorrect or not aligned with the fiscal year settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the fiscal year variant or the posting periods that prevent the system from recognizing the periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) and check if the periods for the specified fiscal year are open for posting.
  Ensure that the periods you are trying to access are indeed open and valid for the asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Double-check the date range you are entering in the transaction. Make sure it aligns with the open periods in the system.
  Ensure that the start and end dates are correct and that they fall within the fiscal year that is currently open.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the configuration of the fiscal year variant in transaction code OB29. Ensure that the periods are set up correctly and that the variant is assigned to the company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting. They can provide insights into the configuration and help resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant
  AS03: Display Asset
  S_ALR_87011963: Asset History Sheet (for reporting)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.