How To Fix FQ258 - Use posting day is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Use posting day is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ258 - Use posting day is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FQ258 "Use posting day is inactive" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with posting periods in the SAP system. This error indicates that the posting day you are trying to use for a transaction is not active, meaning that it is either closed or not available for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Posting Period: The posting period for the date you are trying to use is closed or not open for posting.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the financial module may not allow postings for certain days or periods.
  Date Mismatch: The date you are trying to post may not align with the active posting periods defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods).
  Verify the posting periods and ensure that the date you are trying to post is within an open period.
  If necessary, extend the posting period to include the date you need.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can adjust the configuration settings to allow postings for the required dates.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and that the periods are defined as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your finance or SAP administration team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Date:
  
  If the date you are trying to post is indeed outside of the allowed posting periods, consider using a different date that falls within the active periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and change the posting periods.
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: To view line items for vendors, G/L accounts, and customers, respectively.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post transactions and to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ258 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.