How To Fix KU215 - No current posting period can be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 215

• Message text: No current posting period can be determined

What causes this issue?

The current posting period could not be determined because of an
internal error. This means you have to enter the time period for
summarization manually.

How to fix this error?

Enter either
date from and date to or
from period and to period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU215 - No current posting period can be determined ?

  The SAP error message KU215 ("No current posting period can be determined") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in a period that is not open for posting in the system. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), and others.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute is closed. This can happen if the period has been closed in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Date: The date of the transaction may fall outside the allowed posting periods.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the posting periods may not be set up correctly in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the current period.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Verify that the posting period for the relevant company code is open for the date you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the date of the transaction you are trying to post falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the posting periods in the relevant modules (FI, CO, etc.) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the current period. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the posting periods or need to open a period, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like OB52 for posting periods and S_ALR_87012357 for checking the status of periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Period Control: Posting periods are controlled in SAP to ensure that financial transactions are recorded in the correct accounting periods. This is crucial for accurate financial reporting.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correctly configured and that the periods are defined as expected.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods or the KU215 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KU215 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.