How To Fix KM337 - Period &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Period &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Period &V1& does not exist in fiscal year variant &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM337 - Period &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KM337 "Period &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or other modules that involve period management, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Material Management (MM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified period in the relevant period control settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Open: The specified period (e.g., month, quarter) is not open for posting. This can happen if the period has been closed in the system.
  Incorrect Period Specification: The period specified in the transaction or report may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, or the period may not exist in the defined fiscal year.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or company code settings that prevent the period from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (for FI)