How To Fix GP116 - None of the planned periods is open for posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 116

• Message text: None of the planned periods is open for posting

What causes this issue?

None of the posting periods you want planned is allowed for posting.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Open the periods for company codes in table T001B or companies in table
T001C.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP116 - None of the planned periods is open for posting ?

  The SAP error message GP116, which states "None of the planned periods is open for posting," typically occurs in the context of financial planning or budgeting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system does not allow postings to the planned periods because they are not open for posting.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Planning Periods: The planned periods (e.g., months, quarters) you are trying to post to may have been closed in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning version or the fiscal year may not allow postings to certain periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the planned periods.
  Version Settings: The planning version you are using may not be set up to allow postings for the specified periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Open the Planned Periods:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the controlling or planning module) and check if the planned periods are closed. If they are, you may need to open them for posting.
  This can typically be done by going to the transaction code related to planning (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning) and checking the period status.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration for the planning version and ensure that the periods you are trying to post to are set to allow postings.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the posting has the necessary authorizations to post to the planned periods. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Version:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct planning version that is configured to allow postings for the periods in question. You can check this in the planning settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP07 (Cost Center Planning - Change), and KP08 (Cost Center Planning - Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GP116 error and implement a solution to allow postings to the planned periods.