How To Fix >5272 - Cash journal not active; cash journal cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Cash journal not active; cash journal cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5272 - Cash journal not active; cash journal cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message "5272 Cash journal not active; cash journal cannot be used" indicates that the cash journal you are trying to use is not currently active in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as the cash journal not being set up correctly or being deactivated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cash Journal: The cash journal has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The cash journal may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the cash journal.
  Period Lock: The period in which you are trying to use the cash journal may be locked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Cash Journal:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant transaction for cash journal configuration).
  Check if the cash journal is listed and ensure it is marked as active. If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cash journal is properly configured. This includes checking the settings for the cash journal in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., cash journal types, account assignments).
  You can use transaction code OBC4 to check the cash journal settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the cash journal. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Period Lock:
  
  Ensure that the period in which you are trying to use the cash journal is not locked. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 to see if the period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Cash Journal Configuration
  OBC4: Cash Journal Types
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cash journals.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned to perform cash journal transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully use the cash journal in SAP.