How To Fix UMB110 - Enter the current period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Enter the current period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB110 - Enter the current period ?

  The SAP error message UMB110 ("Enter the current period") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a valid posting period, but the system does not recognize the period as valid for the current transaction. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where period management is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use is either closed or not open for the transaction type you are attempting to execute.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or posting periods may not be set correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the current period.
  System Date: The system date may not align with the expected posting periods, especially if the system date is set incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > Periodic Processing > Closing > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify that the posting period for the relevant company code and transaction type is open.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the periods are set up as expected.
  Check the configuration in OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants) to ensure that the periods are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the current period. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Date:
  
  Verify that the system date is correct. If the system date is set to a future date, it may cause the error. You can check the system date in the SAP GUI by using the transaction code SM51 or by checking the system status.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that there are no underlying system issues affecting the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  SM51: Display SAP System Instances
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and fiscal year variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the UMB110 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMB110 error and successfully post transactions in the correct period.