How To Fix STPC102 - Period for posting date &1 in CO area &2 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STPC - Messages for Valuation of Confirmations

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Period for posting date &1 in CO area &2 could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine a period in controlling area &2 for posting
date &1.

System Response

Without the period, the system cannot valuate the confirmation data.
The extraction of the data from the SAP System to the <ZK>Business
Information Warehouse</> is aborted.

How to fix this error?

In the Implementation Guide for the <ZK>Controlling</> application
component, choose <ZK>General Controlling -> Organization -> Maintain
Controlling Area</>. In the dialog box <ZK>Choose Activity</>, choose
<ZK>Maintain Controlling Area. </>Under <ZK>Basic Data</>, enter the
required information for the fiscal year variant.
Also maintain the fiscal year variant under <ZK>Financial Accounting ->
Financical Accounting Basic Settings -> Fiscal Year.</>

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STPC102 - Period for posting date &1 in CO area &2 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message STPC102 indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid posting period for a given posting date in a specific controlling (CO) area. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the posting date and the defined periods in the controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting date falls within a period that has already been closed for posting in the controlling area.
  Missing Periods: The controlling area may not have defined periods for the fiscal year that includes the posting date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or fiscal year variant.
  Date Format Issues: The posting date may be incorrectly formatted or not recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for the controlling area. Ensure that the period for the posting date is open.
  If necessary, extend the posting period to allow postings for that date.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area. Ensure that it is correctly configured and that the periods are defined for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is not critical, consider changing it to a date that falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing periods or dates, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  OKKP: To check and configure controlling area settings.
  OB29: To check and configure fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area configuration and posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STPC102 error and ensure that postings can be made successfully in the specified controlling area.