How To Fix DEFTAX002 - No posting period transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 trying to post to is open for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the fiscal year variant in OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Check the settings for the posting periods in OB52 to ensure they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type you are using in OBA7 (Document Types) to ensure it allows postings in the desired periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like a tax posting), ensure that the transaction type is correctly configured to allow postings in the desired period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for detailed information on posting periods and fiscal year variants.
  Testing: If changes are made, perform testing in a development or quality environment before applying changes to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DEFTAX002 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.