How To Fix REXCFR008 - Period set for variant &3(&4 Month(s)) is not the whole multiple of &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCFR - RE-FX Localization - France

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Period set for variant &3(&4 Month(s)) is not the whole multiple of &1 &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must define a budgetary period whose corresponding settlement period
is the whole multiple of the budgetary period.
You can define budgetary periods in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.V_TIVXCFRBDGPRD>Define Budgetary Periods</>.
You can define settlement periods for settlement variants in the
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.REFXVC_TIA01>Settlement Variant</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCFR008 - Period set for variant &3(&4 Month(s)) is not the whole multiple of &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message REXCFR008 indicates that there is an issue with the period set for a variant in a financial or controlling report. Specifically, it means that the period you have defined does not align correctly with the expected intervals based on the parameters set for the report.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the period defined in the variant (e.g., a specific month or range of months) is not a whole multiple of the specified frequency (e.g., days, weeks, months) that the report expects. For example, if the report is set to process data in quarterly intervals, but the period defined in the variant is not a complete quarter, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the variant settings for the report that is generating the error.
  Verify the period defined in the variant. Ensure that it is a complete multiple of the frequency expected by the report.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Period:
  
  If the period is not a whole multiple, adjust it to align with the expected intervals. For example, if the report expects data in monthly intervals, ensure that the period covers complete months.
  
  
  
  Review Report Frequency:
  
  Check the frequency settings of the report. Make sure that the frequency aligns with the periods you are trying to analyze.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report you are running. This can provide insights into the expected period formats and any constraints.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Periods:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct period, try running the report with different valid periods to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to access the report and its variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify report variants and settings.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are part of a finance or controlling team, consult with colleagues who may have experience with the specific report to get their insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REXCFR008 error and successfully run your report.