How To Fix FI189 - Period &1 in the fiscal year &2 is closed in FM area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Period &1 in the fiscal year &2 is closed in FM area &3

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post a payment in a period that is closed in Funds
Management.

System Response

Processing canceled.

How to fix this error?

There are two possibilities for executing the posting:
1) Open the period in question using one of the following transactions:
<DS:TRAN.FMIR>Individual maintenance</> or
<DS:TRAN.FMMI>Mass maintenance</>

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

2) If the period in question can no longer be opened, enter a posting
date which is in an open period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI189 - Period &1 in the fiscal year &2 is closed in FM area &3 ?

  The SAP error message FI189 indicates that a specific period in the fiscal year is closed for a particular Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that has already been closed, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The most common cause of this error is that the period you are trying to post to has been closed in the Funds Management area. This means that no further postings can be made for that period.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may have been configured to restrict postings to certain periods.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to post in certain periods, leading to confusion about whether the period is actually closed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period in the Funds Management area. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the period status for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  
  
  
  Open the Period: If the period is indeed closed and you need to make a posting, you can open the period by:
  
  Going to transaction code OB52.
  Adjusting the period status to allow postings for the required period.
  Note that this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about opening a closed period, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: If you believe the period should be open but you are still receiving the error, check your user authorizations to ensure you have the necessary permissions to post in that period.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system, as they dictate how periods are managed.
  Funds Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the Funds Management configuration in SAP, as it can affect how periods are closed and opened.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to period management include:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  FMAVCR01: Display FM Document
  FMAVCR02: Change FM Document
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI189 error and successfully post your transactions.