How To Fix SN_GEN013 - No periods found for fiscal year variant & year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SN_GEN - Message Handling SN_GEN_READ

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No periods found for fiscal year variant & year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SN_GEN013 - No periods found for fiscal year variant & year & ?

  The SAP error message SN_GEN013 indicates that there are no periods found for the specified fiscal year variant and year. This error typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when trying to execute transactions that require period information, such as posting documents or generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Periods: The fiscal year variant may not have been properly configured, or the periods for the specified year have not been defined.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not match the one being referenced in the transaction.
  Year Not Open: The fiscal year may not be open for posting, meaning that the periods have not been set up to allow transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Verify that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code is correctly configured and that the periods for the specified year are defined.
  
  
  
  Open the Fiscal Year:
  
  If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done in transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Ensure that the relevant periods are open for the company code and the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Check if the company code is correctly assigned to the fiscal year variant. This can be done in transaction code OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for any discrepancies or errors that might prevent the periods from being recognized.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to fiscal year variants and periods.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SN_GEN013 error and ensure that the fiscal periods are correctly set up for your financial transactions.