How To Fix JBDVT138 - End of the processing period is not in the permitted range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 138

• Message text: End of the processing period is not in the permitted range

What causes this issue?

End date &V1& of the processing period for flow data does not within
the permitted range of &V2& to &V3&.
For value maintenance with daily balances, the permitted range starts
on the start date of the transaction or at the start of value
maintenances if no transaction start date is specified. For value
maintenance with turnovers, the permitted range starts one day before
the start of value maintenance. The end of the permitted range is one
day before the start of the next value maintenance.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT138 - End of the processing period is not in the permitted range ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT138, which states "End of the processing period is not in the permitted range," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling processes, particularly when dealing with period-end closing activities. This error indicates that the end date you are trying to use for a particular process (like posting, closing, or reporting) is outside the allowed range defined in the system settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The end date you are trying to use for the processing period is either too far in the future or too far in the past compared to the defined fiscal year or period settings in the system.
  Period Status: The period you are trying to process may be closed or not yet opened in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling or financial modules that restrict the processing of certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (for controlling) or OB29 (for financial accounting) to check the status of the periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to process is open.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to perform the required processing.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Settings:
  
  Ensure that the end date you are using falls within the allowed range. This can be checked in the configuration settings for fiscal year variants and periods.
  If necessary, adjust the date you are trying to use to fall within the permitted range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for your fiscal year variant in transaction OB37. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements and that the periods are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to period-end closing processes for additional guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB52, OB29, OB37
  Modules: Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO)
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JBDVT138 error and continue with your processing activities in SAP.