How To Fix AH359 - Monthly period with period value & not permissible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Monthly period with period value & not permissible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH359 - Monthly period with period value & not permissible ?

  The SAP error message AH359, which states "Monthly period with period value & not permissible," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the period values being used in a monthly reporting or posting scenario. This error indicates that the specified period value is not valid for the current configuration or settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Value: The period value specified in the transaction does not correspond to a valid posting period in the fiscal calendar.
  Closed Period: The period you are trying to post to may be closed or locked for posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the fiscal year variant that do not allow postings to the specified period.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date may fall outside the allowed range of periods defined in the fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Verify the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that the period you are trying to use is open for posting. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  
  
  Open the Period: If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done through the transaction code OB52, where you can adjust the posting periods for the relevant company code.
  
  
  Review Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date you are using falls within the allowed range of periods. If necessary, adjust the posting date to a valid period.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the period settings or need to make changes, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements, check if there are any specific rules that might be affecting the posting periods.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Open and close posting periods.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and period control.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting periods or fiscal year settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH359 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.