How To Fix KA139 - Enter fiscal year and period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Enter fiscal year and period

What causes this issue?

You have entered neither a "From" nor a "To" period.

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?

Please check your entries. The "From " period should lie before the
"To" period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA139 - Enter fiscal year and period ?

  The SAP error message KA139, which states "Enter fiscal year and period," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where the system requires a specific fiscal year and period to be entered. This error is common in modules related to Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a fiscal year and period in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues when trying to post transactions.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date may fall outside the defined fiscal year or period, causing the system to prompt for valid entries.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fiscal years or periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Fiscal Year and Period: Ensure that you enter the correct fiscal year and period in the relevant fields before proceeding with the transaction.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system. This can be done by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: OB29 for fiscal year variant).
  Review Posting Dates: Check the posting date of the transaction to ensure it falls within an open fiscal year and period. If the date is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified fiscal year and period. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  KA01: Create Cost Center
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: Understand how fiscal year variants work in SAP and how they affect postings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA139 error and successfully complete your transaction in SAP.