How To Fix MG254 - Transaction &: period ind. and fiscal year variant skipped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Transaction &: period ind. and fiscal year variant skipped

What causes this issue?

When a material master reocrd is extended, neither the period indicator
nor the fiscal year variant can be copied.

System Response

Both values were skipped.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG254 - Transaction &: period ind. and fiscal year variant skipped ?

  The SAP error message MG254 indicates that a transaction has been skipped due to issues related to the period indicator and fiscal year variant. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements when the system cannot determine the appropriate period for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Period Indicator Issues: The period indicator may not be set correctly for the fiscal year variant in the configuration. This can happen if the period is closed or if the transaction is being attempted in a period that is not open for posting.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in how periods are defined and managed.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods for the company code may not be open for the transaction date, causing the system to skip the transaction.
  Transaction Date: The date of the transaction may fall outside the defined posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for the relevant company code and ensure that the period for the transaction date is open.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Verify the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration (transaction code OB29) to ensure that the periods are defined correctly.
  Adjust Transaction Date: If possible, adjust the transaction date to fall within an open posting period.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of changing periods, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with accounting practices.
  Transaction Code for Inventory Management: If the error occurs during inventory transactions, ensure that the relevant inventory management settings are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C: Common transaction codes for material movements that may trigger this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number (MG254) in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year variants and posting periods for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.