FGV582 - More than 16 periods can only be used in the Extended General Ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGV - Fiscal year variants

• Message number: 582

• Message text: More than 16 periods can only be used in the Extended General Ledger

What causes this issue?

The defined fiscal year variant has &V1& posting periods and &V2&
special periods, i.e. a total of &V3& periods.
The financial accounting transaction figures only allow 16 periods. The
extended General Ledger allows up to 365 periods to be defined.

System Response

The System indicates that you cannot use this fiscal year variant for
the Standard ledger 00, which contains the transaction figures.

How to fix this error?

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGV582 - More than 16 periods can only be used in the Extended General Ledger ?

  The SAP error message FGV582 indicates that you are trying to use more than 16 posting periods in a financial transaction, which is not allowed in the standard General Ledger (G/L) configuration. This limitation arises because the standard G/L only supports a maximum of 16 periods for financial reporting. If you need to work with more than 16 periods, you must use the Extended General Ledger (EGL) functionality.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to post transactions that require more than 16 periods in a standard G/L setup.
  Your company code is configured to use the standard G/L, which has a limitation on the number of periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have two main options:
  
  
  Switch to Extended General Ledger (EGL):
  
  If your business processes require more than 16 periods, consider enabling the Extended General Ledger functionality. This allows for more flexible period management and can accommodate additional periods.
  To enable EGL, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to ensure that the necessary configurations are made in your system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If switching to EGL is not feasible, you may need to adjust your posting periods to fit within the 16-period limit. This could involve:
  
  Consolidating transactions to fit within the allowed periods.
  Reviewing your financial reporting requirements to see if they can be adjusted to comply with the standard G/L limitations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the company code and G/L account settings. You can find these settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the G/L account settings.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB52 (to maintain posting periods) or OBY6 (to configure the G/L account settings) to make necessary adjustments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed steps on enabling the Extended General Ledger and understanding its implications on your financial processes.
  
  Conclusion:
  The FGV582 error is a limitation of the standard G/L in SAP. Depending on your business needs, you can either switch to the Extended General Ledger or adjust your posting practices to comply with the 16-period limit. Always consult with your SAP support team for tailored advice and implementation.