How To Fix MM002 - Current period's month automatically corrected for co. code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Current period's month automatically corrected for co. code &

What causes this issue?

The month of the current period for company code &V1& has already been
maintained. A change is therefore allowed in the future, but no
initialization.

System Response

The original month in the current period has been reentered.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM002 - Current period's month automatically corrected for co. code & ?

  The SAP error message MM002, which states "Current period's month automatically corrected for company code &," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when there is an issue with the posting period settings for a company code. This message indicates that the system has automatically adjusted the posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Period Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period for the current month is closed or not open for the company code in question. This can happen if the financial period has been closed in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Transaction Type: Certain transactions may require specific posting periods to be open, and if they are not, the system will automatically adjust the period.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorization to post in the current period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Verify that the posting period for the current month is open for the relevant company code. If it is closed, you may need to open it or adjust your transaction to a valid period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Date:
  
  If the current month is closed, consider changing the transaction date to a period that is open.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening periods or the implications of doing so, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To maintain posting periods.
  MM01/MM02: To create or change material master data, which may be related to the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to posting periods and the Materials Management module for a deeper understanding of how posting periods work.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM002 error and successfully process your transactions.