How To Fix 1FA302 - This posting is not allowed after &1 by the customizing setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1FA - Betragskündigungen und Freibeträge

• Message number: 302

• Message text: This posting is not allowed after &1 by the customizing setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1FA302 - This posting is not allowed after &1 by the customizing setting ?

  The SAP error message 1FA302 indicates that a posting is not allowed after a certain date due to customizing settings. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, where the system restricts entries to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting principles.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Period Closing: The financial period has been closed, and postings are no longer allowed for that period. This is a common practice in financial accounting to prevent changes to finalized periods.
  Customizing Settings: The system has been configured to restrict postings beyond a certain date, which may be set in the financial accounting (FI) module.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific posting restrictions based on the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Posting Period:
  
  Verify the current posting period in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods).
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it if your business processes allow for it.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings for the company code in transaction code OBY6 (Define Global Parameters for Company Code) or OB52.
  Ensure that the settings allow postings for the desired period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the posting period or customizing settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of opening a closed period.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Document Type:
  
  If the error is related to a specific document type, consider using a different document type that allows postings for the desired period.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document) or F-02 (General Posting) to attempt the posting again after ensuring the period is open.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial period closing and posting periods for more detailed information on how to manage these settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting periods or to perform financial postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.