How To Fix FC452 - Posting period not allowed to be opened

FC452 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Posting period not allowed to be opened

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

You are no longer allowed to open posting periods for fiscal year &V3&,
since a migration took place for company code &V1& with the date &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FC452 - Details

• The SAP error message FC452 "Posting period not allowed to be opened" typically occurs when a user attempts to post a financial transaction in a period that is either closed or not open for posting in the system. This is a common issue in financial accounting modules, particularly when dealing with month-end or year-end closing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the transaction date is closed. This can happen if the financial period has been closed for posting to ensure that no further entries can be made.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial accounting module may restrict posting to certain periods based on company policies or accounting practices.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to post in the specified period.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for specific reasons, such as pending audits or reconciliations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting