How To Fix KC302 - Period & is not included in the fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KC - Cost Collector

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Period & is not included in the fiscal year variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KC302 - Period & is not included in the fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message KC302 indicates that a specific period is not included in the fiscal year variant you are trying to use. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to post or process transactions in a period that is either closed or not defined in the fiscal year variant settings.
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Open: The period you are trying to access is not open for posting in the fiscal year variant.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be configured to include the period you are trying to use.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction falls outside the open periods defined in the fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variant).
  Verify the periods defined in the fiscal year variant you are using. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is included and open.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it. This can be done in the same configuration area (OB52) where you can set the posting periods for different company codes.
  Use transaction code OB52 to open the required period for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that falls within the open periods of the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening periods or changing fiscal year settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and how they are defined (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  Posting Periods: These are the time frames during which financial transactions can be recorded in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KC302 error and successfully post your transactions.