How To Fix GLE_MCA564 - Inconsistent selection options for fiscal year and posting period fields

GLE_MCA564 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 564

• Message text: Inconsistent selection options for fiscal year and posting period fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA564 - Inconsistent selection options for fiscal year and posting period fields ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA564 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the selection options for the fiscal year and posting period fields in a financial transaction or report. This error typically arises when the fiscal year and posting period specified in a transaction do not align with the settings in the system or the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Fiscal Year and Posting Period: The fiscal year specified does not correspond to the posting period selected. For example, if you are trying to post to a period that is closed or does not exist in the specified fiscal year.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the financial module may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the fiscal year or posting period can lead to this error.
  Period Locking: The posting period may be locked for the specified fiscal year, preventing any postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal