How To Fix G0654 - Prior periods are not yet posted!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Prior periods are not yet posted!

What causes this issue?

Consolidation of investments requires the postings of the prior
periods. If these have not been made yet, the computation of the
documents for the current period can contain errors.

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?

Start an update run in the prior periods and carry forward the balances
(if applicable) before allowing posting of consolidation of investments
in the current period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0654 - Prior periods are not yet posted! ?

  The SAP error message G0654 ("Prior periods are not yet posted") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a prior accounting period that has not been closed or finalized. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when you try to make adjustments or entries in periods that are still open for posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Periods: The accounting period you are trying to post to is still open, but the system is configured to prevent postings to prior periods that have not been finalized.
  Period Closing: The period you are trying to post to may not have been closed properly, or the settings in the configuration do not allow postings to that period.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to prior periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the accounting period you are trying to post to. You