How To Fix C+879 - The closing entry has not been performed

C+879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 879

• Message text: The closing entry has not been performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+879 - The closing entry has not been performed ?

  The SAP error message C+879, which states "The closing entry has not been performed," typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that the necessary closing entries for a particular period have not been executed, which can prevent further transactions or reporting for that period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unperformed Closing Entries: The most common cause is that the financial closing process for the specified period has not been completed. This includes tasks such as posting closing entries, clearing accounts, or running necessary reports.
  Incorrect Period Status: The period may still be open for posting, or the status of the period may not be set correctly in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: Users may not have the necessary permissions to perform closing entries, leading to incomplete processes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are not set up correctly, preventing the closing process