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