How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL114 - Period (&) was already posted for company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Period (&) was already posted for company &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL114 - Period (&) was already posted for company & ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL114 indicates that a specific period has already been posted for a particular company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, where the system prevents further postings to a period that has already been closed or finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The most common cause is that the financial period (month, quarter, or year) has been closed, and no further postings are allowed.
  Posting Restrictions: There may be specific posting restrictions set in the configuration that prevent postings to certain periods.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user may have inadvertently selected a period that is already closed for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period in question. You can do this by navigating to the period closing settings in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OB52) to see if the period is indeed closed.
  Open the Period: If you need to make a posting in that period, you may need to open it again. This can be done by adjusting the settings in OB52, but be cautious as this can affect financial reporting.
  Use a Different Period: If the period is closed and cannot be reopened, consider making the necessary postings in the next open period.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of reopening a period, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage the open and closed periods for posting.
  FB50: To make general ledger postings.
  FBL1N/FBL3N: To view vendor/customer or general ledger account line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial period closing and posting rules for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to period settings or to perform postings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the implications of posting in closed periods within SAP.