How To Fix 1G405 - &1 &2: Posting to prior period current year &3, consec. number &4

1G405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 405

• Message text: &1 &2: Posting to prior period current year &3, consec. number &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G405 - &1 &2: Posting to prior period current year &3, consec. number &4 ?

  The SAP error message 1G405 indicates that there is an attempt to post a transaction to a prior period in the current fiscal year, which is not allowed due to the system's configuration or settings. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting when users try to post entries to a period that has already been closed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The most common cause is that the accounting period you are trying to post to has already been closed. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent postings to prior periods for various reasons, such as maintaining data integrity or compliance with accounting standards.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on posting to prior periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Period: If it is necessary to post to the prior period, you can open the period