How To Fix F5A387 - Check the closed period &1/&2 for variant &3 and G/L account &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Check the closed period &1/&2 for variant &3 and G/L account &4

What causes this issue?

The period &v1& of fiscal year &v2& is closed for posting period variant
&v3& and G/L account &v4&.

System Response

You cannot perform processing for closed periods.

How to fix this error?

Check, and if necessary, open the relevant posting period using the <LS>
Manage Posting Periods</> app. If you are not authorized to open or
close posting periods, please contact a user who has the necessary
authorization, that is, whose role contains the application catalog <LS>
General Ledger - Posting Period Management</>
(SAP_FIN_BC_GL_PER_MGMT_PC).

What causes this issue?

The period &v1& of fiscal year &v2& is closed because table T001B does
not contain an entry with record type 0, posting period variant &v3&,
and general ledger account &v4&, neither in period 1 nor in period 2.

System Response

You cannot perform any actions for closed periods.

How to fix this error?

Check table T001B for record type 0, variant &v3&, and general ledger
account &v4&. If necessary, arrange for an entry to be added to the
table or for a time interval to be changed to enable you to continue
processing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A387 - Check the closed period &1/&2 for variant &3 and G/L account &4 ?

  The SAP error message F5A387 indicates that there is an issue related to posting in a closed period for a specific variant and G/L account. This error typically arises when a user attempts to post a transaction in a financial period that has already been closed, which is not allowed in SAP to maintain the integrity of financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The financial period you are trying to post to has been closed in the system. This means that no further postings can be made to that period.
  Incorrect Variant: The variant specified in the transaction may not be set up correctly or may not allow postings to closed periods.
  G/L Account Restrictions: The G/L account you are trying to post to may have specific restrictions that prevent postings in closed periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the financial period you are trying to post to. You can do this by navigating to the period closing settings in the SAP system. If the period is indeed closed, you will need to either:
  
  Reopen the period (if allowed and appropriate) to make the necessary postings.
  Post the transaction in an open period instead.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Variant: Ensure that the posting variant you are using is configured correctly. Check the settings for the variant to see if it allows postings to closed periods. If not, you may need to adjust the variant settings or use a different variant.
  
  
  G/L Account Configuration: Check the configuration of the G/L account in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow postings in the desired periods. If there are restrictions, you may need to modify the account settings.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about reopening a period or making changes to the variant or G/L account, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with your organization's financial policies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 to check and manage the open and closed periods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing periods and posting variants.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to periods, variants, or G/L accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F5A387 and successfully post your transaction.