How To Fix T8164 - End of period is in the future

T8164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 164

• Message text: End of period is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8164 - End of period is in the future ?

  The SAP error message T8164, "End of period is in the future," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction or run a report that requires a period that has not yet been defined or is set in the future. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Material Management (MM), where period-end closing activities are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Period Settings: The system is configured to only allow postings or activities within defined periods. If you are trying to post to a period that is set in the future, this error will occur.
  Period Locking: The period you are trying to access may be locked for posting, or the system settings may not allow transactions in future periods.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are using for the transaction may be incorrect or not aligned with the current fiscal year settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52