How To Fix >2590 - Posting date &1 is incorrect: Posting period closed in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Posting date &1 is incorrect: Posting period closed in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2590 - Posting date &1 is incorrect: Posting period closed in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message "2590 Posting date &1 is incorrect: Posting period closed in company code &2" indicates that you are trying to post a transaction with a posting date that falls within a closed posting period for the specified company code. This typically occurs when you attempt to post a document (like an invoice, journal entry, etc.) with a date that is outside the allowed posting periods defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the specified company code has been closed, meaning that no further postings can be made for that period.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date you are trying to use is not valid because it falls within a closed period.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting module may restrict postings to certain periods based on company policy or regulatory requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Periodic Processing > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify the open and closed periods for the relevant company code. If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the posting.
  
  
  
  Change Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is not critical, consider changing the posting date to a date that falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the posting periods or dates, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
  
  
  
  Use Special Transactions:
  
  In some cases, you may have special transactions or adjustments that can be made to allow for postings in closed periods, but these should be used cautiously and typically require additional approvals.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  FB01: To post a document.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items.
  FBL3N: To view G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing posting periods and financial transactions.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or make financial postings.
  
  
  Audit Trail: Keep in mind that changing posting periods can have implications for financial reporting and audits, so it should be done with caution.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your posting in SAP.