How To Fix MM007 - You have entered an invalid period for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You have entered an invalid period for company code &

What causes this issue?

This error can occur
if no fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code or
if the period entered is not valid for the fiscal year variant assigned
to the company code

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?

Check the assignment of the fiscal year variant to the company code.
<DS:TRAN.OBY6>Proceed</>
Check the setting of the fiscal year variant.
<DS:TRAN.OB29>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM007 - You have entered an invalid period for company code & ?

  The SAP error message MM007, which states "You have entered an invalid period for company code &," typically occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction in a period that is either closed or not open for the specified company code. This can happen in various modules, including Materials Management (MM), when trying to perform actions like goods receipts, invoice postings, or other financial transactions.
  Causes of MM007 Error
  
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the company code has been closed in the configuration settings, preventing any transactions from being posted in that period.
  
  
  Incorrect Period Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a period that does not exist or is not valid for the company code.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not align with the period being used.
  
  
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for certain types of transactions, even if it is open for others.
  
  
  Solutions to MM007 Error
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods).
  Verify if the period you are trying to post in is open for the relevant company code. If it is closed, you may need to open it for posting.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Posting Date:
  
  If the period is closed, consider changing the posting date to a valid open period.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code in transaction code OB37. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the periods align with your posting needs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to determine if the period can be opened or if there are specific reasons for the closure.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions:
  
  Ensure that the type of transaction you are trying to post is allowed in the specified period. Some transactions may have specific restrictions.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB37: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  MM01/MM02: Material Master Data transactions (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the MM007 error.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the desired periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM007 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.