How To Fix V4051 - An invalid period ID was transferred

V4051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 051

• Message text: An invalid period ID was transferred

What causes this issue?

There is a period indicator in the
<DS:GLOS.intermediate_document>IDOC</> which does not correspond to 'T'
or ' ', 'D' for day, 'W' for week, or 'M' for month.

System Response

The system terminates all processing.

How to fix this error?

Please correct this value in the IDOC or create the scheduling agreement
manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

V4051 - Details

• The SAP error message V4051, which states "An invalid period ID was transferred," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial transactions when the system encounters a period ID that it does not recognize or that is not valid for the current transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Period ID: The period ID being used in the transaction may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the current fiscal year or period.
  Period Closure: The period may have been closed in the system, preventing any transactions from being processed for that period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the fiscal year variant or period definitions.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the period ID can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Period ID: Check the period ID being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to an open period in