How To Fix GJ673 - Period & Is Invalid for Posting Date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Period & Is Invalid for Posting Date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ673 - Period & Is Invalid for Posting Date & ?

  The SAP error message GJ673 ("Period & is invalid for posting date &") typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly in the SAP General Ledger or Asset Accounting modules. This error indicates that the posting date you are trying to use falls outside of the allowed posting periods defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting date you are trying to use is in a period that has already been closed for posting. This is common at the end of a fiscal year or month when financial activities are finalized.
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting period settings in the configuration may not be set correctly, leading to valid periods being marked as closed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to post in the specified period.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for certain types of transactions, even if it is open for others.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview) to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for the required posting or adjust your posting date to a valid period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you find that the periods are incorrectly configured, you may need to adjust the settings in the configuration to allow postings in the desired periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening a closed period, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is not critical, consider using a different date that falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and change posting periods.
  FB01: To post a document.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items.
  FBL3N: To view G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  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 financial posting processes and period management to understand the implications of changing posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ673 error and successfully complete your posting in SAP.