How To Fix VD346 - Period indicator & is not defined

VD346 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VD - Date conversion

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Period indicator & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The period indicator that was entered is not defined.

How to fix this error?

You can display the permitted values for the period indicator with F4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VD346 - Period indicator & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VD346, which states "Period indicator & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) when the system is unable to find a valid period indicator for the specified transaction or document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during billing, invoicing, or when processing sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The period indicator may not be defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings in the controlling area or fiscal year variant are not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Period Indicator: The period indicator being referenced in the transaction may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or controlling area may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the correct period.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or