How To Fix GLPL724 - Number of periods between fiscal years does not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLPL - Message class planning FI-SL/GL

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Number of periods between fiscal years does not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLPL724 - Number of periods between fiscal years does not match ?

  The SAP error message GLPL724, which states "Number of periods between fiscal years does not match," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is a mismatch in the configuration of fiscal year variants between different fiscal years. This can happen during activities such as posting transactions, closing periods, or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant for the current year and the previous year may not be configured consistently. For example, if one fiscal year has 12 periods and the other has 13, this error will occur.
  Period Control Settings: The settings for the number of posting periods in the controlling area or company code may differ between fiscal years.
  Changes in Fiscal Year Variant: If changes were made to the fiscal year variant after transactions were posted, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrectly Defined Year-End Closing: If the year-end closing process was not executed properly, it could lead to discrepancies in the fiscal year settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the number of periods defined for each fiscal year is consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the company code settings and ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Control Settings:
  
  Verify the period control settings in the controlling area and ensure they match across the fiscal years.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure if Necessary:
  
  If discrepancies are found, you may need to reconfigure the fiscal year variant or adjust the settings to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for guidance on making changes to fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that transactions can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OBY6: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and period control.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.