How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN031 - Posting date does not fall into the specified posting period for CoCd &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Posting date does not fall into the specified posting period for CoCd &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN031 - Posting date does not fall into the specified posting period for CoCd &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN031 indicates that the posting date of a transaction does not fall within the allowed posting period for the specified Company Code (CoCd). This error typically arises when trying to post a document or transaction that is outside the defined posting periods in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the specified Company Code has been closed, meaning that no further postings can be made for that period.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction is set to a date that is not within the open posting periods.
  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 posting periods for the Company Code in question.
  Ensure that the posting date of your transaction falls within the open periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, change it to a date that falls within the open posting periods.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  If necessary, you can open the posting period for the relevant Company Code by adjusting the settings in OB52. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires authorization.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing posting periods or if there are specific business rules regarding period closings, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to posting periods in the Financial Accounting module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  FB01: Post Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check related transactions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to posting periods or this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial accounting and posting periods for a better understanding of how they work.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN031 and successfully post your transaction.