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

FINS_FI_SIF305 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_FI_SIF305 - Details

• 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