How To Fix UCF6351 - Messages in year &2, period &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Messages in year &2, period &1

What causes this issue?

The following messages were encountered while computing historical data
in period &V1& of year &V2&:
(This message introduces a range of further messages.)

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6351 - Messages in year &2, period &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCF6351 typically indicates an issue related to the posting of financial documents in a specific period and year. The message format usually includes placeholders for the year and period, which are represented by &2 and &1, respectively. This error often arises in the context of financial closing processes or when trying to post transactions in a closed period.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The most common cause of this error is that the specified period (e.g., month or quarter) is closed for posting. In SAP, once a financial period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict postings to certain periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Period: If you need to post in a closed period, you can open the period using transaction code OB52. This transaction allows you to change the status of the posting periods.
  
  Navigate to OB52.
  Select the appropriate company code and fiscal year.
  Adjust the period status to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the periods you need to post to.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the posting has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For managing posting periods.
  FB50: For general ledger postings.
  FBL1N: For vendor line items.
  FBL3N: For G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system, as they dictate how periods are defined and closed.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on managing posting periods and financial transactions.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about opening a period or the implications of doing so, consult with your finance team or SAP support for advice tailored to your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCF6351 error and successfully post your financial transactions.