How To Fix 8I079 - Error in determining posting period

8I079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Error in determining posting period

What causes this issue?

The posting date which you have given is possibly wrong

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether you have closed the previous period. The new MM
period need to be open for Excise posting
Run close period for the Material Master ( Transaction MMPV)

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

8I079 - Details

• The SAP error message 8I079: Error in determining posting period typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate posting period for a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the financial accounting module.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting period for the transaction date may be closed in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or posting periods may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like company code or controlling area) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Transaction Date Issues: The date of the transaction may fall outside the defined posting periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed posting periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year. Ensure that the