How To Fix F5635 - No authorization for posting period & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 635

• Message text: No authorization for posting period & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5635 - No authorization for posting period & & ?

  The SAP error message F5635 "No authorization for posting period & &" typically occurs when a user attempts to post a financial transaction in a period for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where posting periods are controlled for financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to post in the specified period. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period may be closed for the user’s role or for the company code, preventing any postings.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that is restricted from posting in certain periods.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict postings based on specific criteria, such as user roles or company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the posting period.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period Settings:
  
  Check the posting period settings in transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to see if the period is open for the relevant company code and user group.
  Ensure that the posting period is not closed for the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, consider adding the required roles or adjusting the existing ones to include the necessary permissions for the posting period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to posting periods and user authorizations to ensure they align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors and posting periods.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and posting period controls for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.