How To Fix KM226 - No periods could be found in Materials Management for company code &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No periods could be found in Materials Management for company code &.

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a period in Materials Management for
company code &V1&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM226 - No periods could be found in Materials Management for company code &. ?

  The SAP error message KM226 ("No periods could be found in Materials Management for company code &.") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires period data in the Materials Management (MM) module, but the system cannot find any open periods for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The most common cause is that the posting periods for the specified company code are closed. This means that no transactions can be posted for those periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or company code settings that prevent the system from recognizing the periods.
  Missing Periods: The periods may not have been defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Check the posting periods for the relevant company code. Ensure that the periods you are trying to access are open.
  If necessary, open the required periods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the company code and controlling area is set up correctly.
  Check if the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Define Periods:
  
  If periods are missing, you may need to define them. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Ledgers > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the periods. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To check and change posting periods.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for defining fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM226 error and ensure that the necessary periods are available for transactions in the Materials Management module.