How To Fix SRF_CONFIG053 - Period end can't be determined for FYV &1 and period &2, year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_CONFIG - Statutory Reporting Framework Config Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Period end can't be determined for FYV &1 and period &2, year &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_CONFIG053 - Period end can't be determined for FYV &1 and period &2, year &3 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_CONFIG053 indicates that the system is unable to determine the period end for a specified fiscal year variant (FYV), period, and year. This error typically arises in the context of financial closing processes or when trying to post transactions that require a valid period end date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the fiscal year, periods, and special periods.
  Incorrect Period Status: The specified period may not be open for posting, or it may have been closed in the system.
  Invalid Date Ranges: The date ranges for the fiscal year or periods may not align with the calendar dates.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to financial accounting or controlling modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to review the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Status:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Date Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the date ranges for the fiscal year and periods are correctly set up. This can be checked in the same configuration area as the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Check for Special Periods:
  
  If you are trying to post to a special period, ensure that the special periods are configured and open for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional configuration steps that may be required for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Open and close posting periods.
  OB37: Define special periods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for SRF_CONFIG053 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRF_CONFIG053 error message in SAP.