How To Fix FAGL_CLOSING_ACT207 - External doc. no. assignment not permitted for year-end closing posting

FAGL_CLOSING_ACT207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CLOSING_ACT -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: External doc. no. assignment not permitted for year-end closing posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT207 - External doc. no. assignment not permitted for year-end closing posting ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT207 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of external document numbers during the year-end closing process in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a document with an external document number in a period that is designated for year-end closing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Year-End Closing Restrictions: The system restricts the use of external document numbers during the year-end closing process to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with accounting standards.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used for the posting may not be configured to allow external document number assignments during the closing period.
  Posting Period Status: The posting period may be closed or restricted for certain types of postings, including those that involve external document numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period you are trying to use is open for posting. You can check this in