1M221 - Period data deleted due to missing period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Period data deleted due to missing period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M221 - Period data deleted due to missing period ?

  The SAP error message 1M221 indicates that period data has been deleted due to a missing period. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where period-end closing activities are performed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Period: The error usually arises when a specific period (month, quarter, etc.) is not defined or is missing in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The period has not been opened for posting.
  The period has been closed prematurely.
  There is a configuration issue in the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Data Deletion: The system may automatically delete data for periods that are not valid or do not exist, leading to this error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Periods) to check if the period in question is open for posting. Ensure that the relevant periods are open for the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Verify the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29. Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the fiscal year variant is properly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Reopen Periods:
  
  If the period has been closed and needs to be reopened, you can do this in transaction code OB52. However, be cautious as reopening periods can have implications on financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the data. This can be done using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or SICF (Service Activation).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SICF: Service Activation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on period management and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.