How To Fix H1621 - & is not in financial year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 621

• Message text: & is not in financial year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1621 - & is not in financial year & ?

  The SAP error message H1621 typically indicates that a transaction or operation is being attempted in a financial year that is not open for posting. This error can occur in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), when users try to post documents or make changes to financial data in a closed period.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Financial Year: The financial year you are trying to post to is closed. In SAP, financial years are often closed to prevent further postings.
  Period Locking: The specific posting period may be locked for the company code or controlling area, preventing any transactions from being posted.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting configuration may restrict postings to certain periods or years.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Financial Year Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to check the status of the financial year and the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If necessary, you can open the period for posting, but this should be done with caution and typically requires authorization.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to adjust the posting periods to allow for postings. This can be done in the same transaction (OB52) by changing the date ranges for the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening a closed period, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator. They can provide guidance on whether it is appropriate to make changes to the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that they align with your organization's policies regarding period closing and postings.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document) or F-02 (General Posting) to attempt the posting again after confirming that the period is open.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or to post documents in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing financial periods and postings.
  Audit Trail: Keep in mind that opening closed periods can have implications for financial reporting and auditing, so it should be done judiciously.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.