How To Fix M8_2033 - Posting period was postponed during runtime

M8_2033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Posting period was postponed during runtime

What causes this issue?

The current posting period changed while this document was being
entered.

System Response

The posting cannot be carried out because the posting period of the
material master
record differs from the posting period in the current transaction
buffer.

How to fix this error?

Restart the transaction and enter the invoice 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 M8_2033 - Posting period was postponed during runtime ?

  The SAP error message M8_2033, which states "Posting period was postponed during runtime," typically occurs when there is an issue with the posting period settings in the SAP system. This error can arise during various transactions, particularly in materials management (MM) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to post documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posting Period Configuration: The posting period for the document you are trying to post may be closed or not open for the specific transaction type.
  Authorization Issues: 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.
  System Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict postings to certain periods based on business rules or settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (for financial accounting) or MMPV (for materials management) to check the posting period settings.
  Ensure that the posting period for the relevant company code and