How To Fix TFC0728 - Start of period (period 2) was set to &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Start of period (period 2) was set to &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0728 - Start of period (period 2) was set to &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message TFC0728 indicates that there is an issue with the start of a period in the financial or controlling module. Specifically, it suggests that the start of period for a specified period (in this case, period 2) has not been set correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Period Not Opened: The financial period (in this case, period 2) has not been opened in the system for posting transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling or financial settings that prevent the period from being recognized as open.
  Date Settings: The date settings in the system may not align with the fiscal year settings, leading to discrepancies in period openings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TFC0728 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the status of the periods.
  Ensure that period 2 is set to "open" for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If period 2 is not open, you can open it by adjusting the settings in OB52. Make sure to set the appropriate date range for the period you want to open.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules to ensure that they are set up correctly for the fiscal year and periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for any specific configurations that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to open periods or make changes to the financial settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage the opening and closing of posting periods.
  S_ALR_87012357: To view the status of periods and postings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to period openings or the TFC0728 error.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code and that it matches the periods you are trying to work with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TFC0728 error and ensure that your periods are correctly set up for financial postings.