How To Fix FE152 - Select a posting date or a fiscal year period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Select a posting date or a fiscal year period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE152 - Select a posting date or a fiscal year period ?

  The SAP error message FE152, which states "Select a posting date or a fiscal year period," typically occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction without specifying a valid posting date or fiscal year period. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Date: The user has not entered a posting date in the transaction.
  Invalid Posting Date: The entered posting date is outside the allowed range of posting dates defined in the system.
  Fiscal Year Period Not Open: The fiscal year or period for the entered posting date is not open for posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial settings that restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Posting Date: Ensure that you enter a valid posting date in the transaction. The date should be within the current fiscal year and should be a date that is open for posting.
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify that the fiscal year and period for the entered posting date are open. You can do this by checking the period control settings in the SAP system.
  
  Navigate to Transaction Code OB52 to view and adjust the open and closed periods.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings related to the fiscal year and posting periods to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the settings or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to ensure that the system is configured correctly for your organization’s fiscal year and posting periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage open and closed posting periods.
  FB50: General Ledger account posting, where this error might occur.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FE152 error and successfully post your transaction in SAP.