How To Fix FMUP028 - Posting period outside given interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Posting period outside given interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP028 - Posting period outside given interval ?

  The SAP error message FMUP028, which states "Posting period outside given interval," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that is not open for posting in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the posting period being closed or the fiscal year not being set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use is closed in the system settings.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year may not be properly configured, or the specific period you are trying to post to is not included in the allowed posting periods.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting periods they can use.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (for General Ledger) or FMAVCR01 (for Funds Management) to check the open and closed posting periods.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Verify the fiscal year settings in the configuration. You can check this in the transaction code OB29 for General Ledger or FMY1 for Funds Management.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned and that the periods are set up as expected.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check if the document type you are using has any restrictions on the posting periods. This can be done in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Change Posting Date:
  
  If the period is indeed closed and cannot be opened, consider changing the posting date to a valid open period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  FMAVCR01: Check Open/Closed Posting Periods in Funds Management
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant Configuration
  FMBT: Budget Control System Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Funds Management and General Ledger for more detailed information on posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMUP028 error and successfully post your transaction.