How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN104 - Previous period is not closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Previous period is not closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN104 - Previous period is not closed ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN104: Previous period is not closed typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to post an accrual or make a posting that requires the previous accounting period to be closed. This error indicates that the system is preventing you from making changes or postings that could affect prior periods, which is a common control mechanism in financial systems to ensure data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Open Previous Period: The most common cause of this error is that the previous accounting period has not been closed. This means that transactions can still be posted to that period, which is not allowed when you are trying to post to a subsequent period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the closing of periods or that allow postings to open periods.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to close the previous period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Close the Previous Period:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods": Overview).
  Check the settings for the relevant company code and fiscal year. Ensure that the previous period is set to "closed" for postings.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can close the period yourself. If not, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or finance team to assist with this.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the periods are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform period closing activities. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on closing periods and handling accrual postings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage period closing settings.
  F-02: To post general journal entries.
  F-90: To post asset acquisitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  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 resolve the error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN104 and successfully post your transactions.