How To Fix FAC_OPP_MESSAGE012 - Please open a posting period first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_OPP_MESSAGE - Maintain posting period

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Please open a posting period first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_OPP_MESSAGE012 - Please open a posting period first. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_OPP_MESSAGE012 with the description "Please open a posting period first" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings in SAP, particularly when dealing with asset accounting or financial accounting modules. This error indicates that the system is preventing a posting because the relevant posting period is closed.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute is closed. In SAP, posting periods are defined for each fiscal year, and they can be opened or closed based on the organization's financial processes.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial accounting module may restrict postings to certain periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to open the posting period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Posting Period:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Periodic Processing > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Check the current status of the posting periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  If the period is closed, you can open it by adjusting the date range to include the date of the transaction you are trying to post.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make this change.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the financial accounting module to ensure that the posting periods are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the periods are defined according to your organization's financial calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to open the posting period, contact your SAP administrator or finance team to assist with this issue.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to post in the desired periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for opening/closing posting periods) and FBL1N (for vendor line items) or FBL3N (for G/L account line items) to check postings.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system, as they dictate how posting periods are managed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing posting periods and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial postings in SAP.