How To Fix FI970 - Subsequent postings not allowed in account statement view

FI970 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 970

• Message text: Subsequent postings not allowed in account statement view

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FI970 - Details

• The SAP error message FI970 ("Subsequent postings not allowed in account statement view") typically occurs when you attempt to make a subsequent posting to a financial document that is already in a closed status or has been finalized in the account statement view. This error is common in financial accounting (FI) modules when dealing with transactions that have already been processed and posted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to post to may be in a status that does not allow further postings. This can happen if the document has been cleared, archived, or if it is part of a closed period.
  Account Type Restrictions: Certain account types (like reconciliation accounts) may have restrictions on subsequent postings.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict subsequent postings for specific accounts or document types.
  Period Closing: If the posting period is closed, subsequent postings will not be allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the