How To Fix ISSR212 - Period & not defined for fiscal year variant & and year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Period & not defined for fiscal year variant & and year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR212 - Period & not defined for fiscal year variant & and year & ?

  The SAP error message ISSR212 indicates that a specific period is not defined for a given fiscal year variant and year. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Definition: The fiscal year variant does not have the specified period defined. This can happen if the period has not been set up in the configuration for the fiscal year variant.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or the transaction may not match the one that has the required periods defined.
  Year Mismatch: The year specified in the error message may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting, which can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant in question has the required periods defined for the specified year.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings to ensure that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned.
  You can do this by navigating to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the period is open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Make sure that the period you are trying to post to is not locked.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data being entered to ensure that it aligns with the defined fiscal year and periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants and periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify fiscal year variant settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ISSR212 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant and periods are correctly configured in your SAP system.