How To Fix DEFTAX002 - No posting period transferred

DEFTAX002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DEFTAX - Message Class for BTE Call - RFUMSV50

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No posting period transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DEFTAX002 - No posting period transferred ?

  The SAP error message DEFTAX002: No posting period transferred typically occurs when there is an issue with the posting period settings in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with tax postings or financial transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute is either closed or not open for posting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or posting periods may not be set correctly.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting periods they can use.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to check if the posting period for the relevant company code and fiscal year is open.
  Ensure that the period you are