How To Fix GI822 - Posting period 0 cannot be transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 822

• Message text: Posting period 0 cannot be transferred

What causes this issue?

This program reads FI documents and posts them in the Flexible General
Ledger. No FI document, however, exist in period 0 (carry-forward
period).

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

To transfer the carry-forward period, use transaction GLGCU2.
<DS:TRAN.GLGCU2>Execute transaction</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI822 - Posting period 0 cannot be transferred ?

  The SAP error message GI822 ("Posting period 0 cannot be transferred") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction in a period that is not open for posting. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when the system is configured to restrict postings to certain periods.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period for the transaction is closed. In SAP, each fiscal year is divided into posting periods, and if a period is closed, no transactions can be posted to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the posting periods may not be set correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the current period as open.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting periods they can use.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Verify if the posting period for the relevant company code and fiscal year is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for posting.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the posting periods are not set correctly, you may need to adjust the configuration in the Financial Accounting settings to ensure that the correct periods are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check if the document type being used has any restrictions on the posting periods. You can do this in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing posting periods or configurations, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To check and change posting periods.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for detailed information on posting periods and their management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GI822 error and successfully post your transactions.