How To Fix FAGL_ALE002 - Posting date &1 is not in period &2 &3 (company code &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ALE - Single Document and Totals Document Transfer

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Posting date &1 is not in period &2 &3 (company code &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ALE002 - Posting date &1 is not in period &2 &3 (company code &4) ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ALE002 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date in relation to the fiscal period and year for a specific company code. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a financial document with a posting date that falls outside the allowed posting periods defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Posting Date Outside Open Period: The posting date you are trying to use is not within the open periods for the specified company code. This can happen if:
  
  The period is closed for posting.
  The posting date is in a future period that has not yet been opened.
  The posting date is in a past period that has been closed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to check the open and closed periods for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the posting date you are trying to use falls within the open periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, change it to a date that falls within the open periods.
  
  
  
  Open the Required Period:
  
  If you need to post to a closed period, you can temporarily open that period in transaction code OB52. However, be cautious with this approach as it may affect financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing periods or posting dates, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or to post documents in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_ALE002 error and successfully post your financial documents.