How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN100 - Posting period &1 for company code &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Posting period &1 for company code &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN100 - Posting period &1 for company code &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN100 indicates that the posting period specified for a company code is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset accounting when trying to post transactions that are not allowed in the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use has been closed in the system. This means that no further postings can be made for that period.
  Incorrect Period Configuration: The posting period may not be configured correctly in the system for the specified company code.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not align with the posting period you are trying to use.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Verify if the posting period for the specified company code is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for posting or use a different period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correct and that the periods are set up properly.
  You can check this in transaction code OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Posting Period:
  
  If the period is indeed closed and cannot be opened, consider using a valid open posting period for your transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect posting periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change View "Posting Periods": Overview
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check related transactions)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (to check related transactions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods and error messages.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.