How To Fix DB721 - && is not a valid posting period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 721

• Message text: && is not a valid posting period

What causes this issue?

You entered values in the 'search string' field for selection by index.
This is not supported for strategic indexes. You can specify only the
name of the strategic index.

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?

Delete the search string specification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB721 - && is not a valid posting period ?

  The SAP error message "DB721 && is not a valid posting period" typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified posting period for a financial transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during document posting, invoice processing, or when running financial reports.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Posting Period: The specified posting period may not be open for posting. This can happen if the period is closed in the financial settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant or posting periods may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Date Mismatch: The date of the transaction may fall outside the defined posting periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to check if the posting period is open for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is indeed open.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code using transaction code OB29. Ensure that the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Date:
  
  If the transaction date is outside the open periods, adjust the date to fall within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry (for testing posting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.