How To Fix LMD_RTSL_CMP_MSGS001 - No open posting period available for &. Contact the help desk.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LMD_RTSL_CMP_MSGS - Settlement components Message Class

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No open posting period available for &. Contact the help desk.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LMD_RTSL_CMP_MSGS001 - No open posting period available for &. Contact the help desk. ?

  The SAP error message LMD_RTSL_CMP_MSGS001 indicates that there is no open posting period available for the specified entity (represented by the & symbol). This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where the system requires an open posting period to process the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period for the relevant financial document has been closed. This can happen if the period has been closed in the financial settings, preventing any further postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict posting to certain periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the posting periods they can use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it again, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the posting period settings are incorrect, you may need to adjust them in the configuration settings. This typically requires access to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and may involve working with your finance team.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Contact Help Desk:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, or if you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP help desk or support team for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  SU01: To check user authorizations.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing posting periods and user authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.