How To Fix FAGL_POST_SERVICE005 - Posting period & & is not open


FAGL_POST_SERVICE005 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FAGL_POST_SERVICE - Messages for Package FAGL_POSTING_SERVICES

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: Posting period & & is not open

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  • What causes this issue?

    Period &V1& of fiscal year &V2& is not open for postings for the
    combination of ledger &V3& and business transaction &V4&.

    System Response

    Processing is terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    This error can have various causes. To resolve the error, proceed as
    follows:
    RESET N1
    Check whether the posting date is entered correctly. The system uses
    this date to determine the posting period.
    Check whether the desired posting period is open for postings for the
    combination of ledger &V3& and business transaction &V4&. Ensure that
    the period is open for posting.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


FAGL_POST_SERVICE005 - Details

  • The SAP error message FAGL_POST_SERVICE005 indicates that the posting period you are trying to use for a financial transaction is not open. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you attempt to post a document in a period that has been closed for posting.
    
    Cause: Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period you are trying to use has been closed in the system. This can happen if the period has been closed for financial reporting or if it is outside the allowed posting periods defined in the system. Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant may restrict postings to certain periods. User Authorization: In some cases, user roles and authorizations may restrict access to certain periods.
    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

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