How To Fix 8A855 - Fiscal year and period selection reset due to posting date selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Fiscal year and period selection reset due to posting date selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A855 - Fiscal year and period selection reset due to posting date selection ?

  The SAP error message 8A855 indicates that the fiscal year and period selection has been reset due to the posting date selection. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the posting date of a transaction and the fiscal year/period settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Outside of Allowed Range: The posting date of the transaction you are trying to process falls outside the open periods defined in the fiscal year variant.
  Fiscal Year Variant Settings: The fiscal year variant may not be configured correctly, or the periods may not be open for posting.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the periods they can post to, which can lead to this error if the posting date does not align with the allowed periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date of the transaction. Ensure that it falls within the open periods of the fiscal year.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29) and check if the periods are open for posting. If necessary, open the required periods.
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If applicable, check the document type settings (Transaction code: OBA7) to ensure that the document type allows posting in the desired period.
  Change Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid date that falls within the open periods.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OBA7: Configure document types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year settings or to post transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8A855 and successfully process your transaction.