How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF305 - Posting to ledger &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_SIF - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Subsequent Implementation of Functions

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Posting to ledger &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V1& is a subsequently introduced ledger in company code &V2&.
Postings to ledger &V1& are not permitted, because the data transfer
related to the subsequent introduction of the ledger is not yet
confirmed.

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?

In the SAP Reference IMG choose Financial Accounting (New) -->
FinancialAccounting Global Settings (New) --> Tools --> Subsequent
Introduction of a New Accounting Principle -->
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MPROJ_FINISH>Confirm Data Transfer.</>
Confirm the status of the project &V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF305 - Posting to ledger &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF305 indicates that posting to a specific ledger (denoted by &1) is not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can be related to various configuration settings or restrictions within the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger may be configured in such a way that it does not allow postings for certain periods or under certain conditions.
  Period Closing: The posting period for the ledger might be closed, preventing any further postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified ledger.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may be restricted from posting to specific ledgers.
  Custom Settings: Custom configurations or enhancements in the system may impose additional restrictions on postings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question (transaction code: OB22) and verify if the ledger allows postings for the current period.
  Ensure that the ledger is set up correctly for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the ledger. You can do this using transaction code: OB52.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the posting.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations for the ledger. This can be checked in transaction code: SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify if the document type being used for the posting is allowed for the ledger. This can be checked in the configuration settings for document types (transaction code: OBA7).
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP technical team or BASIS team to check for any custom enhancements or configurations that may be affecting the posting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Configure ledgers.
  OB52: Open/close posting periods.
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  OBA7: Document type configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Financial Accounting (FI) and the specific ledger settings for more detailed information.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to allow postings to the specified ledger.