How To Fix FC446 - Posting period should not be reopened

FC446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Posting period should not be reopened

What causes this issue?

The posting period up to and including the fiscal year &V3& should not
be reopened because a currency conversion was carried out for company
code &V1& on &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC446 - Posting period should not be reopened ?

  The SAP error message FC446 ("Posting period should not be reopened") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a financial transaction in a period that has been closed for posting. This is a safeguard in SAP to ensure that financial data integrity is maintained and that no changes are made to periods that should be finalized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute is closed. This can happen if the period has been closed in the financial settings.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial module may restrict posting to certain periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Check the status of the posting period you are trying to post to. If it is closed,