How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT010 - &1 &2: There is no free booking period.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 010

• Message text: &1 &2: There is no free booking period.

What causes this issue?

In order to cancel the goods receipt posting, the posting period needs
to be open. The posting period could not be calculated.

System Response

Subcontractor processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system management and adjust the material posting periods.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT010 - &1 &2: There is no free booking period. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT010 indicates that there is no free booking period available for the subcontracting process. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and production planning when trying to post a goods movement or create a document related to subcontracting.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period for the relevant accounting period is closed. This means that transactions cannot be posted for that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or company code that restrict posting to certain periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Posting Period: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant transaction for your version of SAP) to check and modify the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can open the period for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area and company code to ensure that they allow postings for the required periods.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period. This may involve checking roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings for the document type you are using that might restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to posting periods or configurations, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  MIGO: For goods movements related to subcontracting.
  MB1B: For transferring materials.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to subcontracting processes and posting periods for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT010 and successfully complete your transaction.