How To Fix GI154 - General Ledger &: Transferred period & not equal to determined period &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 154

• Message text: General Ledger &: Transferred period & not equal to determined period &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI154 - General Ledger &: Transferred period & not equal to determined period & ?

  The SAP error message GI154 ("General Ledger &: Transferred period & not equal to determined period &") typically occurs during the posting process in the General Ledger when there is a mismatch between the period being transferred and the period that has been determined by the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during document postings, adjustments, or when running certain financial reports.
  Cause:
  
  Period Status: The period you are trying to post to may be closed or not open for posting in the system. This can happen if the fiscal year or period has been closed in the configuration.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the document may fall into a different period than what is allowed for the transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that are not aligned with the posting periods.
  Document Type: The document type being used may have restrictions on the periods that can be posted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for posting or adjust your posting date.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date of the document aligns with the open periods. If necessary, change the posting date to a valid open period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that the periods are set up correctly. This includes reviewing the fiscal year variant and the associated periods.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows postings to the desired periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing period statuses or configurations, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting periods and financial document processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GI154 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.