How To Fix ISSR201 - Period not defined for company code & and ledger &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Period not defined for company code & and ledger &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR201 - Period not defined for company code & and ledger & ?

  The SAP error message ISSR201 indicates that there is a problem with the period definition for a specific company code and ledger in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that has not been defined for the specified company code and ledger combination.
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Open: The accounting period for the specified company code and ledger is not open for posting.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or the posting periods may not be set up correctly.
  Company Code or Ledger Issues: The company code or ledger specified in the transaction may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ISSR201 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Periods) to check if the period is open for the specified company code and ledger.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for posting.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you can open it by adjusting the settings in OB52. Make sure to specify the correct company code and ledger.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code. You can do this using transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variant).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the periods are defined as expected.
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ledger you are using is correctly configured and linked to the company code. You can check this in the configuration settings for Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting periods are correctly defined for the ledger in question. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB37: Define Ledger
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the posting periods or fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ISSR201 error and successfully post your transactions.