How To Fix FQ205 - Posting day not defined &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Posting day not defined &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ205 - Posting day not defined & ?

  The SAP error message FQ205, "Posting day not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot determine a valid posting date for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes of Error FQ205
  
  
  Missing Posting Day Configuration: The posting day may not be defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the posting period is not open or if the posting day is not set up correctly in the financial settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Date Settings: The date you are trying to use for posting may fall outside the allowed posting periods or may not be recognized by the system.
  
  
  User Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post on certain days or periods.
  
  
  System Date Settings: The system date may not be correctly set, leading to discrepancies in posting dates.
  
  
  Solutions to Error FQ205
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post in is open for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Define Posting Days:
  
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and check the configuration for defining posting days. You can find this under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Document Control -> Define Posting Days.
  
  
  Ensure that the posting days are correctly defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Settings:
  
  Check the date you are using for the transaction. Ensure it is within the allowed posting periods and is a valid date.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post transactions on the specified date. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  System Date:
  
  Verify the system date settings. If the system date is incorrect, it may lead to issues with posting dates.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings.
  FB01: To post documents manually.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial posting and document control for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ205 error and successfully post your financial transactions in SAP.