How To Fix FQ206 - Posting day not defined & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Posting day not defined & &

What causes this issue?

The posting day must be defined for the user or the user BLANK.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Define the posting day for the user.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ206 - Posting day not defined & & ?

  The SAP error message FQ206, "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 day for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The posting day may not be defined in the configuration settings for the financial module you are using (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable).
  Date Settings: The date settings in the system may not be correctly configured, leading to the inability to determine a valid posting date.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not have a valid posting day defined.
  Period Closing: The posting period may be closed, and the system does not allow postings for that period.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant financial module.
  Ensure that the posting day is defined correctly for the document type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  Check the date settings in the system (Transaction OB52) to ensure that the posting periods are open and that the posting day is defined.
  
  
  
  Document Type Review:
  
  Verify the settings for the document type you are using (Transaction OBA7) to ensure that it has a valid posting day.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the date you are trying to post. You can check this in Transaction OB52.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to post in the specified period.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OB52 (Manage Posting Periods), and OBA7 (Document Type Configuration).
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to financial postings and error messages.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the financial module.