How To Fix FMUP013 - Period &1 in fiscal year &2 has been closed in FM area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Period &1 in fiscal year &2 has been closed in FM area &3

What causes this issue?

You try to post a payment in an period closed in FM.

System Response

The posting is terminated.

How to fix this error?

To be able to carry out the posting, you must open the closed periods
again in the <DS:TRAN.OF29>Settings Payment Transfer</>.
If the closed period can no longer be opened, you must specify a posting
date that is in an open period in the
<ZH><ZK>Document Selection</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP013 - Period &1 in fiscal year &2 has been closed in FM area &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMUP013 indicates that a specific period in a fiscal year has been closed in the Funds Management (FM) area. This typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction or make changes to a period that has already been closed for financial activities.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The primary cause of this error is that the period you are trying to post to has been closed in the Funds Management area. This means that no further postings can be made for that period.
  Configuration Settings: The fiscal year variant or the Funds Management settings may have been configured to close certain periods for posting.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction you are trying to execute falls within a closed period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the fiscal period in the Funds Management area. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code FMAVC) to check the status of the periods.
  Change Posting Date: If possible, change the posting date of your transaction to a period that is still open. Ensure that the new date falls within an open period.
  Open the Period: If you need to make a posting in the closed period, you may need to consult with your finance team or system administrator to see if it is appropriate to reopen the period. This is generally not recommended unless absolutely necessary, as it can affect financial reporting and integrity.
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings for the fiscal year and Funds Management to ensure they align with your organization's posting requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMAVC: To check the status of periods in Funds Management.
  OB52: To manage the open and closed periods in Financial Accounting.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing fiscal periods and Funds Management processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify period statuses, as this may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Funds Management.