How To Fix UCCV120 - Period not equal to 012

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCCV - Message Class for Validation Customizing

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Period not equal to 012

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCCV120 - Period not equal to 012 ?

  The SAP error message UCCV120 "Period not equal to 012" typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling transactions, particularly when dealing with period-end closing activities or when trying to post transactions in a specific period that is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Period: The error indicates that the period you are trying to use (in this case, period "012") is not valid for the transaction you are attempting to execute. This could be due to:
  
  The period being closed for posting.
  The fiscal year not being set up correctly.
  The transaction being restricted to certain periods.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling or financial modules that restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period you are trying to post to. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the transaction code OB52 (for controlling) or OB29 (for financial accounting) to check the open and closed periods.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Period: If the period is closed, you may need to:
  
  Open the period for posting if it is appropriate to do so.
  Change the posting date to a valid open period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling or financial modules to ensure that they are set up correctly for the fiscal year and periods.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For managing posting periods in Financial Accounting.
  OB29: For managing posting periods in Controlling.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system, as they define how periods are structured.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCCV120 error and successfully post your transactions.