How To Fix 8I079 - Error in determining posting period

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I079 - Error in determining posting period ?

  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 posting period for the transaction date is open.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the fiscal year variant in OB29 and ensure that the posting periods are correctly defined.
  Check the settings in OB37 to ensure that the periods are correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date is within the open posting periods. If necessary, adjust the transaction date or open the required posting period.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly maintained and that the company code and controlling area are properly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant
  OB37: Assigning Posting Periods to Company Codes
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.