How To Fix /IBS/RB492 - No period/fiscal year could be determined for posting date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 492

• Message text: No period/fiscal year could be determined for posting date &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB492 - No period/fiscal year could be determined for posting date &1 ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB492 No period/fiscal year could be determined for posting date &1 typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate posting period or fiscal year for a given posting date. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting date falls within a period that has been closed for posting in the financial settings.
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant may not be properly assigned to the company code or the posting date does not correspond to any defined fiscal year variant.
  Incorrect Date Format: The posting date may be incorrectly formatted or not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings, such as missing or incorrect settings in the fiscal year variant or posting periods.
  Date Outside of Defined Range: The posting date may be outside the range of defined posting periods in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for the relevant company code and ensure that the posting date falls within an open period.
  If necessary, extend the posting period or open the required period.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the assignment of the fiscal year variant to the company code using transaction code OB37.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the posting date corresponds to a defined fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the posting date is in the correct format and recognized by the system. Check for any leading or trailing spaces or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant and posting periods in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  If the issue persists, check if there are any system updates or patches that need to be applied, as these may resolve underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant
  OB29: Define Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.