How To Fix 3G360 - Posting date for special period could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Posting date for special period could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The posting date for the special period could not be determined for one
of the following reasons:
No destination could be found in the ALE distribution model for the
CompanyCode.GetPeriod method.
A system or communication error occurred when executing the function
'BAPI_CCODE_GET_LASTDAY_FYEAR' in the target system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G360 - Posting date for special period could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message 3G360 ("Posting date for special period could not be determined") typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with special periods in the fiscal year. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate posting date for a special period, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured to include special periods. Special periods are typically used for year-end closing activities.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date entered may not fall within the allowed range for the special periods defined in the fiscal year variant.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used for the posting may not be configured to allow postings to special periods.
  Period Locking: The special period may be locked for posting, either due to the closing process or other restrictions.
  Missing Special Periods: The special periods may not be defined in the system for the fiscal year variant being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the special periods are defined correctly and that the posting periods are open for the required fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date you are trying to use falls within the defined special periods. You can check this in the transaction where you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being used (Transaction code: OBA7) to ensure it allows postings to special periods.
  
  
  
  Check Period Locking:
  
  Verify if the special period is locked for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52, where you can see the period status for different document types.
  
  
  
  Define Special Periods:
  
  If special periods are not defined, you may need to create them in the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of changing settings, consult with your finance team or SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Maintain period locks.
  OBA7: Configure document types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial posting and special periods for a deeper understanding of how they work.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.