How To Fix 1M096 - No current posting date could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 096

• Message text: No current posting date could be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M096 - No current posting date could be selected ?

  The SAP error message 1M096: No current posting date could be selected typically occurs when a user attempts to post a document in a period that is either closed or not open for posting. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when the system cannot find a valid posting date based on the configuration of the posting periods.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting period for the date you are trying to use is closed. This is the most common reason for this error.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are trying to use for posting is not within the allowed posting periods.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the posting periods may not be set up correctly in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the selected period.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting periods they can use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > Periodic Processing > Closing > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify if the posting period for the date you are trying to use is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for posting.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Date:
  
  If the posting date is not critical, consider changing the document date to a date that falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for posting periods in the system. Ensure that the fiscal year variant and the associated periods are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening a posting period or changing dates, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check vendor postings)
  FB03: Display Document (to review existing documents)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting periods and related configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1M096 and successfully post your document.