How To Fix V1346 - The specified period & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 346

• Message text: The specified period & is not defined

What causes this issue?

<GL:date_type>Date type</> &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>Period</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1346 - The specified period & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message V1346, which states "The specified period & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial transactions when the system cannot find a defined period for the specified date or time frame. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process sales orders, billing documents, or other related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Period Definition: The specified period (e.g., a fiscal year or month) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered may not correspond to any defined period in the configuration.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting, preventing any transactions from being processed in that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., SD, FI).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Definitions:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Financial Accounting).
  Check if the period in question is defined correctly. For financial periods, you can check under "Financial Accounting" > "Financial Accounting Global Settings" > "Fiscal Year" > "Define Fiscal Year Variants."
  
  
  
  Verify Date Entries:
  
  Ensure that the date you are entering in the transaction corresponds to a defined period. If necessary, adjust the date to fall within a valid range.
  
  
  
  Review Period Locking:
  
  Check if the period is locked for posting. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction for period closing or by checking the settings in the financial module.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can help review the settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the periods in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to know some relevant transaction codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OB52: To check and maintain the posting periods in Financial Accounting.
  VA01/VA02: To create or change sales orders, where the error might occur.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on period definitions and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.