How To Fix HR_BIW_PP021 - Company code &1, posting date &2: No fiscal year/month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_BIW_PP - Message class for HR posting data extractors

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Company code &1, posting date &2: No fiscal year/month

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_BIW_PP021 - Company code &1, posting date &2: No fiscal year/month ?

  The SAP error message HR_BIW_PP021 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year and month settings for a specific company code and posting date. This error typically arises when trying to post or process data in a period that is not open for posting in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Fiscal Period: The fiscal year/month for the specified posting date is closed, meaning that no postings can be made for that period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may not have the fiscal year variant properly configured, or the fiscal year/month may not be defined in the system.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date provided does not correspond to an open fiscal year/month for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year/Month Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants) to check the status of the fiscal year and month for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the posting date falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed and you need to post to it, you can open the period in transaction OB52. However, be cautious with this action as it may affect financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the company code in transaction OBC4 (Define Company Code) to ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that falls within an open fiscal year/month.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening periods or making changes, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OBC4: Define Company Code
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Posting Periods: These are defined in the system to control when financial transactions can be posted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HR_BIW_PP021 error and ensure that your postings are processed correctly.