How To Fix FI_E062 - FM posting date must lie in last normal period & if special period used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: FM posting date must lie in last normal period & if special period used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E062 - FM posting date must lie in last normal period & if special period used ?

  The SAP error message FI_E062 indicates that the posting date for a financial document does not fall within the allowed range of posting periods. Specifically, it states that the posting date must lie within the last normal period or, if special periods are being used, within the allowed special periods.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Outside Allowed Range: The posting date you are trying to use is either before the first period of the fiscal year or after the last normal period.
  Special Periods Not Configured: If you are trying to post in a special period, it may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Period Closing: The normal posting period may have been closed, and you are trying to post to a period that is no longer open for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date you are using is within the allowed range. You can do this by checking the current fiscal year and the open periods in the system.
  Open Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Open and Close Posting Periods") to check which periods are currently open for posting. If the period you are trying to post to is closed, you may need to open it.
  Use Special Periods: If you intend to use special periods, ensure that they are configured correctly in the system. You can also check the special periods in the same transaction (OB52).
  Adjust Posting Date: If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the open periods.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct periods or need to make changes to the posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To check and manage open and closed posting periods.
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: To view line items for vendors, G/L accounts, and customers, respectively.
  
  
  Configuration: The configuration for posting periods can be found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the settings for fiscal year variant.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on posting periods and error messages related to financial postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your financial document.