How To Fix K6621 - Period &1 does not exist for the fiscal year variant in the aspect.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Period &1 does not exist for the fiscal year variant in the aspect.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6621 - Period &1 does not exist for the fiscal year variant in the aspect. ?

  The SAP error message K6621 indicates that the specified period does not exist for the given fiscal year variant in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI). This error typically arises when trying to post or process transactions in a period that is either closed or not defined in the fiscal year variant settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to access is not defined in the fiscal year variant for the specified fiscal year.
  Closed Period: The period may be closed for posting, meaning that no further transactions can be recorded in that period.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly configured to include the period you are trying to use.
  Transaction Timing: The transaction may be attempted outside of the allowed posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Verify that the period in question is defined for the fiscal year variant you are using.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done in the transaction code OB52, where you can define the posting periods for different account types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Date:
  
  If the transaction date falls outside the allowed posting periods, consider adjusting the transaction date to a valid period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings or the implications of opening a period, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Posting Periods: These are defined in the system to control when transactions can be posted. Each company code can have its own posting periods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configuration of fiscal year variants.
  OB52: Open and close posting periods.
  KSB1: Display line items for cost centers (to check if the transaction was posted correctly).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K6621 error and ensure that your transactions are processed correctly within the defined fiscal periods.