How To Fix GG457 - Period greater than 16

GG457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Period greater than 16

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG457 - Period greater than 16 ?

  The SAP error message GG457 "Period greater than 16" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to post a transaction that involves a period that exceeds the allowed range. In SAP, the fiscal year is often divided into periods (months), and the system has a limit on how many periods can be processed in a given fiscal year.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Configuration: The error usually arises when the system is configured to allow only a certain number of periods (often 16 for a fiscal year) and an attempt is made to post a transaction in a period that exceeds this limit.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant may be set up incorrectly, allowing for more periods than the system can handle.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may fall into a period that is not open for posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Review the fiscal year variant settings