How To Fix KN472 - Period 000 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Period 000 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN472 - Period 000 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message KN472 "Period 000 is not supported" typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with customer master records or related financial transactions. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or process data for a period that is not valid or has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The error usually arises when the system attempts to access a period (in this case, "000") that does not exist in the fiscal year variant or is not defined in the configuration.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, or the periods may not be defined properly.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry where a period is incorrectly specified as "000".
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that all necessary periods are included.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data or any related records to ensure that the periods are correctly specified.
  Make sure that there are no entries with "000" as the period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Settings:
  
  If the period "000" is being referenced in a report or transaction, adjust the settings to reference a valid period.
  Ensure that the periods are open for posting in the relevant modules (e.g., FI, CO).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling fiscal year variants and periods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant), OBA7 (Open and Close Posting Periods), and others that may help in managing periods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year variant and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KN472 error and implement a solution to resolve it.