How To Fix KD034 - Period & is not included in the fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 034

• 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 KD034 - Period & is not included in the fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message KD034 ("Period & is not included in the fiscal year variant") typically occurs when you are trying to post or process data in a period that is not defined in the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code or controlling area. This can happen in various transactions, especially in controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules.
  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 assigned to your company code or controlling area does not include the specified period.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date you are using falls outside the range of the defined periods in the fiscal year variant.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting due to various reasons, such as closing activities or specific settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OB29) and check the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code or controlling area.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is included in the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done in the configuration settings (Transaction code: OB52) where you can define the posting periods for your company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  Verify the posting date you are using. If it is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the open periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening periods or making changes to the fiscal year variant, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with accounting practices.
  
  
  
  Check for Period Locking:
  
  Ensure that there are no specific locks on the period due to month-end or year-end closing activities.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Open and close posting periods.
  KOB1: Display line items for cost centers (to check postings).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and period management.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year variant or posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD034 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.