Message type: E = Error
Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting
Message number: 685
Message text: Posting Period & Is not a Valid Posting Period.
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GJ685
- Posting Period & Is not a Valid Posting Period. ?The SAP error message GJ685, which states "Posting Period & is not a Valid Posting Period," typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that is either closed or not open for posting in the system. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO). Causes: Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use has been closed in the system settings. Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to post to does not exist in the current fiscal year.
Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for posting periods may not be set up correctly. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in that period. Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting periods they can use. Solutions: Check Posting Period Status: Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to check if the posting period is open for the
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