How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001051 - chosen period day must be smaller than period duration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 051

• Message text: chosen period day must be smaller than period duration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001051 - chosen period day must be smaller than period duration ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001051 indicates that there is an issue with the posting period you are trying to use in your financial document. Specifically, the error states that the "chosen period day must be smaller than period duration." This typically occurs when the day of the month you are trying to post to is not valid for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Day of the Month: The day you are trying to post to exceeds the number of days in the specified period. For example, if you are trying to post to February 30th, this would trigger the error since February only has 28 or 29 days.
  Period Configuration: The fiscal period configuration in the system may not align with the posting date you are trying to use. This can happen if the periods are not set up correctly in the financial calendar.
  Posting Date: The posting date you are using may not be valid for the current fiscal year or period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Posting Date: Verify the posting date you are trying to use. Ensure that the day of the month is valid for the specified period.
  Review Period Settings: Go to the configuration settings for your fiscal year and periods in SAP. Ensure that the periods are set up correctly and that the duration of each period matches the expected number of days.
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date within the period you are trying to post to.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal period settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the periods are configured correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (to configure fiscal year variant) or OB52 (to open/close posting periods) to check or modify the period settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial posting and period management for more detailed guidance on how to manage posting periods effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your financial document.