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

MG254 - Overview

• 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:
  
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