How To Fix GI165 - No period for the general ledger was transferred to the FI-SL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 165

• Message text: No period for the general ledger was transferred to the FI-SL

What causes this issue?

You want to post to the general ledger, but no posting period has been
transferred to the Extended General Ledger for this ledger. For this
ledger, the period is not calculated by the Extended General Ledger,
instead the transferred period is used.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

This problem indicates a program error. Please inform your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI165 - No period for the general ledger was transferred to the FI-SL ?

  The SAP error message GI165 ("No period for the general ledger was transferred to the FI-SL") typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Special Ledger (FI-SL) when there is an issue with the period being used for posting transactions. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid posting period for the General Ledger (G/L) account in the context of the Special Ledger.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the G/L account may be closed, meaning that no transactions can be posted for that period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Special Ledger may not be set up correctly, leading to a mismatch in periods.
  Missing Periods in FI-SL: The periods may not have been defined or activated in the Special Ledger.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from FI to FI-SL, such as missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for the G/L accounts. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the posting.
  
  
  
  Review Special Ledger Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Special Ledger to ensure that the periods are correctly defined and activated.
  Use transaction code OB37 to review the settings for the Special Ledger.
  
  
  
  Define Periods in FI-SL:
  
  Ensure that the periods are defined in the Special Ledger. You can do this through the configuration settings for the Special Ledger.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked through transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Verification:
  
  Check for any issues in the data transfer process from FI to FI-SL. Ensure that all necessary data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change View "Posting Periods": Overview
  OB37: Special Ledger: Define Ledger
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to FI and FI-SL for detailed configuration and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GI165 error and implement the appropriate solution.