How To Fix EB279 - Posting in current period as posting period &1 &2 is closed

EB279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Posting in current period as posting period &1 &2 is closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB279 - Posting in current period as posting period &1 &2 is closed ?

  The SAP error message EB279 indicates that you are trying to post a transaction in a period that has already been closed. Specifically, the message states that the posting period &1 (the period) and &2 (the fiscal year) is closed, which means that no further postings can be made in that period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period you are trying to use has been closed in the system. This is typically done at the end of a financial period to prevent any further changes to financial data.
  Configuration Settings: The posting periods may have been configured in such a way that they are closed for certain types of transactions or for specific user roles.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorization to post in the desired period, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52