How To Fix FQ257 - Company codes are assigned to different posting days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Company codes are assigned to different posting days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ257 - Company codes are assigned to different posting days ?

  The SAP error message FQ257 indicates that there is a mismatch in the posting periods for different company codes involved in a transaction. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a document that involves multiple company codes, and those company codes have different posting periods or posting day settings.
  Cause:
  
  Different Posting Periods: The company codes involved in the transaction have different fiscal year variants or posting periods defined in their configuration.
  Posting Day Settings: The posting day settings for the company codes may not align, meaning one company code allows postings on certain days while the other does not.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require that all company codes involved have the same posting day settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for each company code.
  Ensure that the posting periods for all company codes involved in the transaction are open and aligned.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to review the fiscal year variant settings for each company code.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variants are the same or compatible.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Day Settings:
  
  Check the posting day settings for each company code. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  Ensure that the posting days are set to allow postings on the same days for all company codes involved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to ensure that any adjustments made do not disrupt financial reporting or compliance.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to post the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OBY6: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial accounting configuration for more detailed guidance on posting periods and company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ257 error and successfully post your transaction.