How To Fix FMGL102 - Period &1/&2 is not open for &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMGL - New General Ledger for Public Sector

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Period &1/&2 is not open for &3 &4

What causes this issue?

Period &v1&/&V2& is not open for general ledger account assignment
element &v3& &v4&.

System Response

In table <LS>Permitted Posting Periods for Account Assignment Objects
</>(T001B_PS_PER), the period of the fiscal year is neither in period 1
nor period 2 of a table entry with the record type 0 of the selected
posting period group and G/L account assignment object &v3& &v4& . The
period is therefore not open.

How to fix this error?

Processing cannot continue.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check in T001B_PS_PER for the record type 0 the selected posting period
variant and the G/L account assignment object.
If necessary, make sure that there is an entry in the table or that a
time interval is changed (using <DS:SIMG.FMGL_T001B_PS>Transaction
FMGL_PERIOD_CONTROL</>) in the implementation guide of <LS>Financial
Accounting (new)</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMGL102 - Period &1/&2 is not open for &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FMGL102 indicates that a specific period is not open for a particular financial transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling when trying to post a document in a period that is either closed or not yet opened for posting.
  Cause:
  The error message FMGL102 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Period Closure: The financial period you are trying to post to has been closed. This is common at the end of a fiscal year or month when all transactions for that period are finalized.
  Period Not Opened: The period has not been opened for posting. This can happen if the period is in the future or if the opening of the period has not been executed in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict posting to certain periods based on company code or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMGL102 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Open and Close Posting Periods") to check the status of the posting periods for your company code.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it if your business processes allow for it.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed and you need to post to it, you can open it in the same transaction (OB52). Make sure to follow your organization's policies regarding period openings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing postings to the desired period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening a period or if it is against company policy, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of making changes to the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code for the type of posting you are trying to perform. Some transactions may have specific period restrictions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage open and closed posting periods.
  FB01: To post a document.
  FBL1N: To display vendor line items.
  FBL3N: To display G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and financial transactions.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to open periods or post transactions in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMGL102 error and successfully post your financial transactions.