How To Fix FKK_ID_IT013 - Posting period is not closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_ID_IT - Messages for FI-CA: VAT reporting for Italy

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Posting period is not closed

What causes this issue?

You want to execute the report for a certain posting period, however
this posting period is not closed to posting.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you are running the report in update mode, you cannot proceed with
the further execution steps without closing the posting period first.
If you are running the report in test run mode, you can proceed with the
processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_ID_IT013 - Posting period is not closed ?

  The SAP error message "FKK_ID_IT013 Posting period is not closed" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute is still open, which prevents the posting of financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Open Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period for the relevant accounting area is still open. This means that transactions can still be posted to that period, and the system is preventing further postings to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that are not set correctly, leading to this error.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Close the Posting Period: If you are sure that no further postings should be made to that period, you can close the posting period in the configuration settings. This is typically done by:
  
  Navigating to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Going to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Open and Close Posting Periods.
  Here, you can close the relevant posting period for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the posting periods is set correctly. You may need to consult with your SAP FI consultant to verify that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that the user attempting to post has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OB52 to manage posting periods and check the status of the periods.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To manage and configure posting periods.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items.
  FBL3N: To view G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and understanding the implications of closing periods.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the posting in a development or quality environment before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.