How To Fix FINS_ML_UI003 - You can use the following posting periods for company code &: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_UI - Material Ledger: UI related error messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You can use the following posting periods for company code &: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_UI003 - You can use the following posting periods for company code &: & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_UI003 typically indicates that there is an issue with the posting periods for a specific company code in the context of financial transactions. This error usually arises when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that is either closed or not open for posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting period you are trying to use is closed for the company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the posting periods in the financial settings may not allow postings in the desired period.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for certain types of transactions (e.g., month-end closing).
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not align with the periods you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Open and Close Posting Periods").
  Verify if the posting period you are trying to use is open for the relevant company