How To Fix 5C638 - Posting was deactivated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Posting was deactivated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C638 - Posting was deactivated. ?

  The SAP error message 5C638 ("Posting was deactivated") typically indicates that a certain posting or transaction is not allowed due to specific settings or configurations in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during financial postings, inventory management, or other transactional processes.
  Causes:
  
  Deactivated Posting Period: The posting period for the transaction may be closed or deactivated in the system settings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions that prevent posting.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the financial or controlling modules may restrict postings.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may have specific settings that prevent postings for certain transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52 to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If necessary, open the required posting period.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type being used. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing postings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the posting. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs, or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling) to ensure that there are no restrictions on the type of posting being attempted.
  
  
  
  Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the company code in transaction code OBY6 or similar, to ensure that there are no restrictions on postings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods), SU53 (for authorization checks), and OBY6 (for company code settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.