How To Fix GLPL725 - Period &1 does not lie in the range of possible periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 725

• Message text: Period &1 does not lie in the range of possible periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLPL725 - Period &1 does not lie in the range of possible periods ?

  The SAP error message GLPL725 indicates that the specified period (in this case, &1) does not fall within the range of valid periods for the financial year or the fiscal year variant you are working with. This error typically occurs during financial postings or when trying to execute certain financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The period you are trying to use is either too early or too late compared to the defined fiscal year or period settings in your SAP system.
  Fiscal Year Variant Settings: The fiscal year variant may not be configured correctly, or the period you are trying to access may have been closed.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may not be open for the specified period, meaning that the system does not allow postings in that period.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the fiscal year or periods may have occurred, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period: Verify the period you are trying to post to. Ensure that it is within the valid range of periods defined in your fiscal year variant.
  Open Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Periodic Processing > Open/Close Posting Periods) to check if the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for the required transactions.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Check the configuration of your fiscal year variant in transaction code OB29. Ensure that the periods are set up correctly and that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the appropriate company code.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct periods or fiscal year settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Transaction Logs: Review any transaction logs or error messages for additional context that may help identify the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GLPL725 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.