How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL114 - Period (&) was already posted for company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Period (&) was already posted for company &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL114 - Period (&) was already posted for company & ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL114 indicates that a specific period has already been posted for a particular company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, where the system prevents further postings to a period that has already been closed or finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The most common cause is that the financial period (month, quarter, or year) has been closed, and no further postings are allowed.
  Posting Restrictions: There may be specific posting restrictions set in the configuration that prevent postings to certain periods.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user may have inadvertently selected a period that is already closed for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant financial transaction or using transaction codes like OB52 (for defining posting periods) to see if the period is indeed closed.
  Open the Period: If you need to make a posting in that period, you may need to open it again. This can be done by:
  
  Going to transaction OB52.
  Adjusting the posting period settings to allow postings for the required period.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make this change.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about reopening a period, consult with your finance team or the person responsible for financial reporting to ensure that it is appropriate to do so.
  Use Correct Period: If the period is closed and cannot be reopened, consider making the necessary postings in the next open period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 for managing posting periods, FB50 for general ledger postings, and FBL1N for vendor line items.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or make financial postings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding period-end closing procedures to understand the implications of reopening periods.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always check the status of the posting period before attempting to make financial entries.
  Maintain clear communication with the finance team regarding period closures and the need for adjustments.
  Document any changes made to posting periods for audit and compliance purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the implications of posting in closed periods.