How To Fix M2012 - Error determining posting period (info structure &, variant &, RC &)

M2012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error determining posting period (info structure &, variant &, RC &)

What causes this issue?

Exception &V3& occurred when function module PERIOD_DETERMINE was
called.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M2012 - Details

• The SAP error message M2012, which states "Error determining posting period (info structure &, variant &, RC &)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when the system is unable to determine the appropriate posting period for a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Causes of Error M2012
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting periods may not be correctly configured in the system. This can include issues with the fiscal year variant or the posting period variant.
  
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute may be closed. If the period is closed, the system will not allow postings to that period.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Info Structure: The info structure specified in the error message may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have