How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE053 - Month End Indicator was set for the &1.

FTI_LDB_MESSAGE053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Month End Indicator was set for the &1.

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FTI_LDB_MESSAGE053 - Details

• The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE053 indicates that the Month End Indicator has been set for a specific period (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where month-end closing processes are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when you attempt to perform certain transactions or postings in a period that has been marked as closed for month-end processing. This is a safeguard to prevent any changes to financial data that could affect reporting and reconciliation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Month-End Closing Status:
  
  Verify if the month-end closing has indeed been completed for the period in question. You can do this by checking the relevant financial or controlling reports.
  
  
  
  Change the Month-End Indicator:
  
  If you need to make adjustments or postings in that period, you may need to change the month-end indicator. This typically requires authorization and should be done with caution to avoid impacting