How To Fix AC702 - You cannot post to account & in period & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 702

• Message text: You cannot post to account & in period & &

What causes this issue?

Posting period &V3& &V4&, that was determined from the posting date, is
not within the posting period defined for account &V1& with account
type &V2&.

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?

Check the posting periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC702 - You cannot post to account & in period & & ?

  The SAP error message AC702 ("You cannot post to account & in period & &") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction to a financial account that is either closed for posting in the specified period or is not allowed for posting due to certain restrictions. This error is common in financial modules like Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or General Ledger (FI-GL).
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use is closed for the account in question. This can happen if the period has been closed in the financial settings.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account you are trying to post to may have restrictions that prevent postings in certain periods or under certain conditions.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not be allowed for postings to that account in the specified period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial module may restrict postings to certain accounts or periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting period settings. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant account type.
  If necessary, extend the posting period to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings:
  
  Check the account settings in the chart of accounts to ensure that the account is not set to be non-postable for the period in question.
  You can do this by navigating to the account in the FS00 transaction and reviewing the settings.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is allowed for postings to the account. You can check this in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or need to make changes, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Period:
  
  If the posting is not urgent, consider posting in an open period instead.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Asset Accounting and General Ledger for more details on posting periods and account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC702 error and successfully post your transaction.