How To Fix GJ136 - Can not Get Current Period for Asset Addition.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Can not Get Current Period for Asset Addition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ136 - Can not Get Current Period for Asset Addition. ?

  The SAP error message GJ136, "Can not Get Current Period for Asset Addition," typically occurs when there is an issue with the asset accounting configuration or the period settings in the system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the asset addition may be closed, preventing any new transactions from being recorded.
  Incorrect Configuration: The asset accounting configuration may not be set up correctly, particularly regarding the fiscal year variant or period control settings.
  Missing Periods: The current period for asset accounting may not be defined in the system, or the fiscal year may not be properly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post asset transactions in the current period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for asset accounting. Ensure that the current period is open for posting.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the asset addition.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code and ensure that it is correctly configured. You can do this using transaction code OB29.
  Make sure that the periods are defined correctly for the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Verify Asset Accounting Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the asset accounting settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for asset classes and the relevant configuration in the Asset Accounting module.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post asset transactions. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes related to asset accounting and the error message GJ136 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and posting processes better.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GJ136 error in SAP.