How To Fix FB385 - Enter period and fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Enter period and fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB385 - Enter period and fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message FB385 ("Enter period and fiscal year") typically occurs when a user attempts to post a financial document without specifying the required period and fiscal year. This error is common in transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB01 (Post Document) or FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period and Fiscal Year: The user has not entered the period and fiscal year in the document entry screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow postings for the specified period or fiscal year.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period or fiscal year.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the periods they can be posted to.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Period and Fiscal Year: Ensure that you fill in the "Posting Period" and "Fiscal Year" fields in the document entry screen before attempting to post the document.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the periods are open for posting. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? Open and Close Posting Periods.
  Ensure that the relevant periods are open for the fiscal year you are trying to post to.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period and fiscal year. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows postings for the specified period and fiscal year.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: FB01, FB50, F-02, F-03, etc., are commonly associated with financial postings.
  Posting Periods: Posting periods are defined in the system and can be opened or closed based on business requirements. It's essential to manage these periods effectively to avoid posting errors.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code and that it aligns with the periods you are trying to post to.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.