How To Fix /TMF/SPED062 - Company not valid at requested period.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /TMF/SPED -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Company not valid at requested period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /TMF/SPED062 - Company not valid at requested period. ?

  The SAP error message /TMF/SPED062 Company not valid at requested period typically indicates that the company code you are trying to use is not valid for the specified period in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in financial transactions or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Not Active: The company code may not be active for the specified fiscal year or period.
  Period Locking: The period you are trying to access may be locked for posting, either due to period-end closing activities or configuration settings.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not align with the period you are trying to access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or company code settings that prevent access to the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or OBY1 for company code settings) and verify if the company code is active for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Review Period Locking:
  
  Check if the period is locked for posting. You can do this by navigating to OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) and reviewing the settings for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correct and that it includes the period you are trying to access. You can check this in the configuration settings under OB29.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or if the issue persists, consult with your finance or SAP configuration team to ensure that all settings are correct and that the company code is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, check if they might be affecting the validity of the company code for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY1: Create/Change Company Code
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand how company codes and fiscal periods are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.