How To Fix GI153 - Error in period determination (Ld &, CoCd &, FY var. &)

GI153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Error in period determination (Ld &, CoCd &, FY var. &)

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the period you want posted to.

System Response

The system could not update.

How to fix this error?

Please check the period definition for the values entered.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI153 - Error in period determination (Ld &, CoCd &, FY var. &) ?

  The SAP error message GI153, which states "Error in period determination (Ld &, CoCd &, FY var. &)," typically occurs during the posting of a document in SAP when the system is unable to determine the correct posting period for a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of GI153 Error
  
  
  Period Locking: The posting period may be closed or locked for the company code (CoCd) and fiscal year variant (FY var.) specified in the error message. This can happen if the period has been closed for financial postings.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the posting periods in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Missing Periods: The required posting periods may not be defined in the system for the specified fiscal year variant.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to