How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN022 - Posting period &1 of company code &2 is not open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Posting period &1 of company code &2 is not open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN022 - Posting period &1 of company code &2 is not open ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN022 indicates that the posting period for a specific company code is not open for posting. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that has been closed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period you are trying to use has been closed in the configuration settings of the company code.
  Incorrect Period: You may be trying to post to a period that is not valid for the transaction type you are using.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for the fiscal year variant may not allow postings in the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Posting Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Posting Periods > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Check the settings for the relevant company code and fiscal year. If the period is closed, you can open it by adjusting the date range.
  Ensure that the period you want to post to is included in the allowed posting periods.
  
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code allows postings in the desired period.
  You can check this in the configuration under Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Make sure that the transaction type you are trying to post is allowed in the specified period. Some transaction types may have specific restrictions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the posting periods, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully post your transactions.