How To Fix K_RTOHC015 - The YEAR &1 and PERIOD &2 is < Year and Period in transaction RTOHC01

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K_RTOHC - Cost accounting: Realtime Overhead processing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The YEAR &1 and PERIOD &2 is < Year and Period in transaction RTOHC01

What causes this issue?

The entered FROM YEAR, FROM PERIOD in transaction RTOHC02 is compared to
the activation date for the controlling area in transaction RTOHC01 in
the history.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

This is a warning that you now can post in the history, althought the
activation date is in the future.
The entry can althought be saved in the customizing, if you press enter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K_RTOHC015 - The YEAR &1 and PERIOD &2 is < Year and Period in transaction RTOHC01 ?

  The SAP error message K_RTOHC015 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the year and period specified in the transaction RTOHC01 and the current settings or data in the system. This error typically arises when the user attempts to process data for a period that is either closed or not available for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The specified year and period may have been closed in the financial settings, preventing any further postings or adjustments.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect year or period that does not align with the available data in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or fiscal year variant that restrict access to certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the specified year and period are open for posting. You can do this by checking the period status in the financial settings or using transaction codes like OB52 (for controlling periods).
  Adjust Input: Ensure that the year and period entered in RTOHC01 are correct and correspond to an open period. If necessary, adjust the input values.
  Change Period Status: If you need to post to a closed period, you may need to change the period status in OB52 to allow postings for that specific period. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect financial reporting.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing period statuses or if there are specific business rules in place, consult with your finance or controlling team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction RTOHC01: This transaction is used for handling overhead cost controlling and may involve posting or adjusting costs.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant settings are correctly configured to allow postings in the desired periods.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K_RTOHC015 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.