How To Fix M7037 - In plant &, post to current period &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 037

• Message text: In plant &, post to current period &/&

What causes this issue?

The posting date you entered is outside the current posting period
(&V2& &V3&). In plant &V1&, movements are only allowed in the current
period.
There are two possible reasons for this:
The correct current period has not been set in the system.
For the system, the first of the specified periods is the current
period. At the beginning of a new period, your systems administrator
must change the current period using the function "Shift periods". This
has not yet been done.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

You have entered a wrong date in the field "Posting date".

How to fix this error?

Check the posting date and correct it if necessary. If your input is
correct, inform your systems administrator that the "period shifting"
(period-end closing) process has not yet been completed. <ZV>Partly
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7037 - In plant &, post to current period &/& ?

  The SAP error message M7037 typically indicates that there is an issue with posting a material document in a specific plant for the current period. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Period Closing: The posting period for the plant may be closed. In SAP, financial periods are often closed to prevent further postings, which can lead to this error.
  Material Master Settings: There may be issues with the material master data, such as incorrect settings for the plant or valuation area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified plant or period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent postings in the current period.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on posting in specific periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify if the posting period for the plant is open. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview) and checking the settings for the relevant company code and plant.
  Adjust Material Master Data: Review the material master data for any inconsistencies or incorrect settings related to the plant.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform postings in the specified plant and period.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may be preventing postings in the current period.
  Document Type Settings: Check if there are any restrictions on the document type being used for the posting. This can be done in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to understand where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M7037 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material postings and period management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management (MM) for further assistance.