How To Fix 8B657 - Posting period &1 &2 is already closed

8B657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Posting period &1 &2 is already closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B657 - Posting period &1 &2 is already closed ?

  The SAP error message 8B657 indicates that you are trying to post a transaction in a period that has already been closed. This typically occurs in financial modules like FI (Financial Accounting) or CO (Controlling) when you attempt to post entries to a posting period that has been marked as closed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period you are trying to use has been closed in the system. This is usually done at the end of a financial period (month, quarter, year) to prevent further postings.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial module may restrict postings to certain periods based on company policies or accounting standards.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorization to post in certain periods, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Check the status of