How To Fix O3144 - Starting month is greater/eq. than actual period month of company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Starting month is greater/eq. than actual period month of company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3144 - Starting month is greater/eq. than actual period month of company code & ?

  The SAP error message O3144 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant settings in relation to the posting period. Specifically, the error states that the starting month for a posting period is greater than or equal to the actual period month for the specified company code. This typically occurs when trying to post a transaction in a period that is not open or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant for the company code may be set up incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the defined periods and the actual posting periods.
  Posting Periods: The posting period may not be open for the transaction date you are trying to post. If the starting month of the period is set to a month that is later than the current month, this error will occur.
  Transaction Date: The date of the transaction you are trying to post may fall into a period that is not open for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variant) and check the settings for the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that the starting month and the number of periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) to review the posting periods for the company code.
  Ensure that the posting period for the transaction date is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Date:
  
  If the transaction date is in the future or in a closed period, consider adjusting the transaction date to a valid open period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the configurations align with your organization's financial policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change fiscal year settings or posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3144 error and successfully post your transactions.