How To Fix FR397 - Posting via batch input session not allowed

FR397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Posting via batch input session not allowed

What causes this issue?

You would like to put the postings generated into a batch input
session. This is, however, only allowed if you do not carry out a
correction run or a "valuation reflected in the balance sheet".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FR397 - Details

• The SAP error message FR397 ("Posting via batch input session not allowed") typically occurs when you attempt to post data using a batch input session in a context where it is not permitted. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when certain configurations or settings are not aligned with the batch input process.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow batch input sessions for specific transaction codes or processes.
  User Authorizations: The user executing the batch input may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not support batch input due to their nature (e.g., they may require real-time processing).
  System Settings: The system may be set up to restrict batch input sessions during certain times or under certain conditions (e.g., during month-end closing).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that batch input is allowed