How To Fix KJ213 - No. of posting periods & + no. of special periods & must be <= &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 213

• Message text: No. of posting periods & + no. of special periods & must be <= &

What causes this issue?

The number of periods (posting period + special periods) cannot
exceed the number of periods generated. A system error occurred.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ213 - No. of posting periods & + no. of special periods & must be <= & ?

  The SAP error message KJ213 indicates that there is an issue with the number of posting periods and special periods defined in the system. Specifically, it means that the total number of posting periods and special periods exceeds the allowed limit set in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The system has a predefined limit for the total number of posting periods and special periods that can be configured. If the sum of these periods exceeds this limit, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the number of posting periods or special periods may have been incorrectly configured in the system.
  Period Control: The error may also arise if the fiscal year variant settings are not aligned with the actual requirements of the organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  Review the settings for the number of posting periods and special periods. Ensure that the total does not exceed the allowed limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If necessary, adjust the number of posting periods or special periods to ensure that their total is within the allowed limit. This may involve reducing the number of special periods or changing the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the limits for posting periods and special periods based on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when attempting to post transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Posting Periods: These are the time frames during which financial transactions can be recorded in the system.
  Special Periods: These are additional periods that can be used for specific purposes, such as year-end closing activities.
  
  By ensuring that the configuration aligns with the business requirements and the system's limitations, you can resolve the KJ213 error effectively.