How To Fix FI_E018 - Period &1/Fiscal Year &2 for &3 not open for FM posting in value type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Period &1/Fiscal Year &2 for &3 not open for FM posting in value type &4

What causes this issue?

Posting for the document of value type &V4& was attempted on a date
that has not been opened in FM.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To define open time intervals for FM postings, use the following
transactions:
<DS:TRAN.FMIR>Individual Maintenance of Open Time Intervals</>
<DS:TRAN.FMMI>Mass Maintenance of Open Time Intervals</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E018 - Period &1/Fiscal Year &2 for &3 not open for FM posting in value type &4 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E018 indicates that a specific period and fiscal year are not open for Financial Management (FM) posting in a particular value type. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that has not been opened for posting in the FM module.
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Open: The specified period and fiscal year are not open for FM postings. This can happen if the period is closed in the FM settings.
  Value Type Restrictions: The value type you are trying to use may have specific restrictions or may not be allowed for posting in the current period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FM module that restrict postings to certain periods or fiscal years.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code FMAVCR01 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the status of the periods.
  Open the required period for FM postings if it is closed. This typically involves setting the period status to "open" for the relevant fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Value Type:
  
  Ensure that the value type you are using is valid for the posting you are trying to perform. You may need to consult your configuration settings or documentation to verify this.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the FM module to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing postings in the specified period or fiscal year.
  You may need to consult with your SAP FI/CO or FM module consultant to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message FI_E018 for any additional insights or specific instructions related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: To manage the opening and closing of periods.
  OB52: To manage the opening and closing of periods in the general ledger.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to open periods and perform FM postings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your transaction in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.