How To Fix FR220 - Posting date is not in reporting period & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Posting date is not in reporting period & - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR220 - Posting date is not in reporting period & - & ?

  The SAP error message FR220, which states "Posting date is not in reporting period," typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction with a posting date that falls outside the defined posting periods in the system. This is a common issue in financial transactions, and it can prevent users from completing their postings.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting date of the transaction you are trying to process is outside the open posting periods defined in the financial settings.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered may be incorrect or not aligned with the current fiscal year or period.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or posting periods may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Verify the open and closed periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  If necessary, extend the open period to include the posting date of your transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, change it to a date that falls within the open posting periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods. If not, you may need to request assistance from someone with the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant and posting periods to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To check and change posting periods.
  OB29: To configure fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the correct roles and permissions to perform postings and access the necessary configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR220 error and successfully post your transaction.