How To Fix GPD087 - Distribution blocked for bus transaction GPDP - Fiscal year &1, Period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Distribution blocked for bus transaction GPDP - Fiscal year &1, Period &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPD087 - Distribution blocked for bus transaction GPDP - Fiscal year &1, Period &2 ?

  The SAP error message GPD087 indicates that a distribution is blocked for a business transaction related to the General Ledger (GL) posting in the context of the General Ledger Accounting (GPA) module. This error typically occurs when there are issues with the fiscal year or period settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Period: The fiscal period you are trying to post to is closed or blocked for posting. This can happen if the period has been closed in the financial settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the fiscal year or periods may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on posting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period or fiscal year.
  Posting Date: The posting date may fall outside the allowed range for the fiscal year or period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to check if the period is open for posting. If it is closed, you may need to open it for the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings are correctly configured in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date of the transaction falls within the open periods of the fiscal year. If it is outside the allowed range, adjust the posting date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening a period or making changes, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items (to check for any related postings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for General Ledger Accounting to understand the implications of opening periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GPD087 error and successfully process your transactions.