How To Fix WRF_PRC_CON003 - System does not recognize period &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_CON - Messages for maintaining the internal contract apportionment

• Message number: 003

• Message text: System does not recognize period &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_CON003 - System does not recognize period &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_PRC_CON003: System does not recognize period &1
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system encounters a period (fiscal period or posting period) that it does not recognize or that is not defined in the system's configuration. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual period value that caused the error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The period entered or referenced does not exist in the fiscal year variant or posting period variant.
  The period is outside the allowed posting periods.
  The period format is incorrect or not aligned with the system's expected format.
  The fiscal year variant or posting period variant is not properly maintained or assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  The period is being referenced in a process (e.g., cost center planning, internal orders, or financial postings) where the period is not valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Value:
  
  Verify the period value that caused the error (from the message or the transaction).
  Ensure it is a valid period in the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to transaction OB29 to check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code.
  Ensure the fiscal year variant includes the period in question.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period Variant:
  
  Use transaction OB52 to check the posting period variant.
  Verify that the period is open for posting for the relevant account types and company code.
  
  
  
  Check Period Format:
  
  Ensure the period format matches the system's expected format (e.g., numeric 01-12 or 01-16 for special periods).
  
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Confirm that the fiscal year variant and posting period variant are correctly assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Settings:
  
  If the period is missing, add it to the fiscal year variant or posting period variant as needed.
  If the period is closed, open it temporarily if posting is required.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Controlling:
  
  If the error occurs in controlling (CO) processes, check controlling area settings and period definitions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29 — Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52 — Maintain Posting Period Variant
  OKP1 — Maintain Controlling Area (for fiscal year variant assignment)
  KSB1 or KSB5 — Cost Center Reports (to check postings)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that the fiscal year variant and posting period variant are consistent across modules (FI, CO).
  Posting periods can be different for different account types (e.g., vendor, customer, general ledger).
  Special periods (e.g., 13th period) may be used for adjustments and must be properly configured.
  
  
  
  Example:
  
  If the system reports "System does not recognize period 13" and your fiscal year variant only has 12 periods, you need to add the 13th period or adjust the posting accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  If after checking the above the problem persists, consider:
  
  Reviewing the exact transaction or process triggering the error.
  Checking for any user-exits or custom code that manipulates period values.
  Consulting SAP Notes or OSS for any known issues related to your SAP version.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Period not defined or recognized in fiscal year or posting period variant
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain fiscal year variant and posting period variant; ensure period is valid and open
  
  
  Transactions
  OB29, OB52, OKP1
  
  
  Related Info
  Period format, special periods, controlling area settings
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact period value or the context (transaction, module), I can help you with more specific guidance.