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

  • Show details Hide details
  • 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

    Already have an account? Login here!




Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


8I079 - Related SAP Errors

  • 8I078 Material document & & not found
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

  • 8I077 Invalid movement type &
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

  • 8I080 No accounts found for plant &
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

  • 8I081 Creation of Modvat Document failed
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

Click on this link to search all SAP messages.


Rating
ERPlingo's SAP support assistant is amazing. Saves me countless hours trying to solve complex SAP issues myself. It's a real game changer!
Rate 1
Thomas Michael
SAP Consultant, Author & Speaker