How To Fix FKKSK_MSG_VAT045 - Period was run as a quarter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKSK_MSG_VAT -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Period was run as a quarter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKSK_MSG_VAT045 - Period was run as a quarter ?

  The SAP error message FKKSK_MSG_VAT045 indicates that a specific period has been closed for processing as a quarter, which means that no further transactions can be posted to that period. This is typically related to the financial closing processes in SAP, particularly in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The error occurs when you attempt to post a transaction to a period that has already been closed for posting. In this case, the period has been defined as a quarter, and any transactions for that period are restricted.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting configuration may have been set to close periods quarterly, which can lead to this error if you try to post to a closed quarter.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period you are trying to post to. You can do this by navigating to the period control settings in SAP. Ensure that the period is indeed open for posting.
  Open the Period: If you need to post transactions to that period, you may need to open it again. This can typically be done by:
  
  Going to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods).
  Adjusting the settings to allow postings for the required period.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are not authorized to change the posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to determine if it is appropriate to reopen the period for posting.
  Review Configuration: If this is a recurring issue, review the configuration settings for period closing in the FI-CA module to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For changing posting periods.
  FBL1N/FBL3N: For displaying vendor/customer line items.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing posting periods and understanding the implications of closing periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that users attempting to post transactions have the necessary roles and authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the implications of posting periods in SAP.