How To Fix AC678 - & Area &: No entry for period for posting to the general ledger

AC678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 678

• Message text: & Area &: No entry for period for posting to the general ledger

What causes this issue?

According to its specifications, depreciation area &v2& in company code
&v1& is supposed to post asset values and/or depreciation to the
general ledger. However, there is no entry for the period for posting
to the general ledger.

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?

Enter a period for posting to the general ledger in FI-AA Customizing
for depreciation area &v2& in company code &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC678 - & Area &: No entry for period for posting to the general ledger ?

  The SAP error message AC678 typically indicates that there is no valid posting period available for the transaction you are trying to execute, particularly in the context of asset accounting. This error can occur when you attempt to post an asset transaction (like acquisition, transfer, or retirement) to a period that is either closed or not open for posting in the general ledger.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the transaction date is closed in the financial accounting settings.
  Incorrect Period Settings: The period settings in the asset accounting module may not align with the general ledger settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting or general ledger settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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