How To Fix FQ260 - Day-end closing operations: Posting day & blocked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Day-end closing operations: Posting day & blocked by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ260 - Day-end closing operations: Posting day & blocked by & ?

  The SAP error message FQ260 typically indicates that day-end closing operations cannot be completed because the posting day is blocked. This can occur in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly in the area of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  Cause:
  The error message FQ260 is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Blocked Posting Period: The posting period for the day-end closing is blocked, meaning that no transactions can be posted for that period.
  Open Items: There may be open items or transactions that need to be cleared or processed before the day-end closing can be completed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that prevent the posting for the specified day.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the day-end closing operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ260 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods. Ensure that the posting period for the day you are trying to close is open.
  If it is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow for the necessary postings.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  Review any open items in accounts receivable or accounts payable that may need to be cleared before closing.
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check for outstanding items.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that there are no restrictions on posting for the specified day.
  Consult with your SAP FI/CO consultant if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the day-end closing has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the FQ260 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FQ260 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for your specific SAP version to understand the day-end closing process better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FQ260 error and implement a solution to resolve it.