How To Fix GG336 - Ledger & - global company & - activity & not open for subsequent posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Ledger & - global company & - activity & not open for subsequent posting

What causes this issue?

The combination ledger &V1& - global company &V2& - activity &V3& is
not open for 'Subsequent posting'.

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?

Open the above assignment for 'Subsequent posting'.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG336 - Ledger & - global company & - activity & not open for subsequent posting ?

  The SAP error message GG336 indicates that a specific ledger for a global company and activity is not open for subsequent posting. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when trying to post transactions to a period that is closed or not open for further entries.
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The most common cause is that the financial period (month, quarter, or year) has been closed, and the system does not allow postings to that period.
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger may not be configured to allow subsequent postings for the specified period.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict postings to certain periods or ledgers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified ledger or period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Period: If you have the necessary permissions, you can open the period for posting. This is done in the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods": Overview).
  
  Navigate to the appropriate company code and ledger.
  Change the status of the period to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Settings: Review the configuration of the ledger in the system to ensure it is set up to allow subsequent postings. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting.
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings: Ensure that the company code settings allow for postings in the desired period. This may involve checking the fiscal year variant and its settings.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the ledger. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about opening a period or making changes, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To open or close posting periods.
  S_U0_12000000: To check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and ledger configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GG336 error and allow subsequent postings in the specified ledger.