How To Fix 5C659 - No postings of value type &2 exist in account &1 -> not closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 659

• Message text: No postings of value type &2 exist in account &1 -> not closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C659 - No postings of value type &2 exist in account &1 -> not closed ?

  The SAP error message 5C659 indicates that there are no postings of a specific value type in the specified account, and the account is not closed. This error typically arises during financial transactions or postings when the system expects to find certain value types (like actual, plan, or statistical postings) in a specified account but does not find any.
  Cause:
  
  No Postings Exist: The account specified does not have any postings for the value type indicated in the error message.
  Incorrect Value Type: The value type being referenced may not be applicable for the account in question.
  Account Configuration: The account may not be configured to allow postings of the specified value type.
  Period Closure: The period for which you are trying to post may not be open, or the account may be set to not allow postings for certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Postings: Verify if there are any postings in the specified account for the indicated value type. You can do this by checking the account balance or transaction history.
  Review Value Type: Ensure that the value type you are trying to post is correct and applicable for the account. You may need to consult your financial configuration or accounting team.
  Account Configuration: Check the configuration of the account in the SAP system to ensure it is set up to accept postings of the specified value type.
  Open Periods: Ensure that the posting period is open and that the account is not closed for postings. You can check this in the period closing settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FS00 (to view account details) or FBL3N (to view line items) to investigate the account further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post to the account in question.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.