M7574 - Posting period was postponed during runtime

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Posting period was postponed during runtime

What causes this issue?

The current posting period was postponed during creation of this
document.

System Response

The posting cannot be performed, as the posting period for one material
master record differs from the posting period in the current transaction
buffer.

How to fix this error?

Post the goods movement again. If you are working with an MB**
transaction, restart the transaction and create the movement again.

Procedure for System Administrators

If possible, run the period closing program (transaction MMPV) at a time
when there are few postings in the system. This avoids impairments to
system activities in progress.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7574 - Posting period was postponed during runtime ?

  The SAP error message M7574, which states "Posting period was postponed during runtime," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document postings. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the posting period for a transaction is not open for posting, and the posting has been postponed.
  Causes:
  
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period for the transaction date is closed in the system. This can happen if the period has been closed in the financial accounting module (FI) or if the material management (MM) module has restrictions on posting periods.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict postings to certain periods or that require specific approvals for postings in closed periods.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on posting periods based on company policies or system settings.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Open the Posting Period: If the posting period is indeed closed, you can open it through the transaction code OB52 (for financial accounting) or through the relevant configuration settings in the material management module. Ensure that the period is opened for the appropriate company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they align with your business processes. This may involve checking the settings for posting periods in both FI and MM.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If the posting period needs to remain closed for compliance or other reasons, consult with the finance team to determine if there is an alternative way to handle the transaction, such as using a different posting date or document type.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MIGO (for goods movements) or MB1A/MB1B (for other material postings) to check the status of the posting and see if there are any additional messages or logs that provide more context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to error M7574, as there may be patches or updates that address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to posting periods and inventory management for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.