How To Fix KB015 - Fiscal year or posting period are unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Fiscal year or posting period are unknown

What causes this issue?

To analyze particular line items, the SAP System must determine the
analysis period. You must enter the posting period (fiscal year and
period).

System Response

The SAP System cannot run the evaluation.

How to fix this error?

If you are using a report other than the standard report to analyze the
line items, the error may be caused by the report definition. In this
case, change the definition of the report. Entering the fiscal year and
posting period in the report ensures that the SAP System can determine
the analysis period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB015 - Fiscal year or posting period are unknown ?

  The SAP error message KB015, which states "Fiscal year or posting period are unknown," typically occurs when there is an issue with the fiscal year or posting period settings in the system. This error can arise in various transactions, particularly in financial postings or when trying to execute reports that require a valid fiscal year or posting period.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not be correctly configured or may not match the fiscal year being used in the transaction.
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the specified fiscal year may be closed, preventing any postings or transactions from being processed.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year or posting period may not be defined in the system for the specific company code or controlling area.
  Incorrect Date: The date being used in the transaction may fall outside the defined fiscal year or posting periods.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fiscal years or periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OB29) and verify that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correct.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly defined and includes the required periods.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods for the relevant fiscal year (Transaction code: OB52). Ensure that the posting period is open for the date you are trying to post.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Verify Date:
  
  Ensure that the date you are using in your transaction falls within the defined fiscal year and posting periods.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year and posting periods are properly configured for the company code or controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified fiscal year or period. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OBA7: Define Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on fiscal year and posting period management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KB015 error message in SAP.