How To Fix MANAGE_POSTINGPERIOD007 - Target table OPENPOSTGPERIOD is not initial. Execution is stopped.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MANAGE_POSTINGPERIOD -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Target table OPENPOSTGPERIOD is not initial. Execution is stopped.

What causes this issue?

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

Target table OPENPOSTGPERIOD contains records. This means, that app
Manage Posting Periods ? Cost Accounting, which is used to define the
open posting periods for CO business transactions<(>,<)> was already
used. This report cannot be used after creation of any records in app
Manage Posting Periods ? Cost Accounting.

How to fix this error?

To add new records, please use app Manage Posting Periods ? Cost
Accounting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MANAGE_POSTINGPERIOD007 - Target table OPENPOSTGPERIOD is not initial. Execution is stopped. ?

  The SAP error message MANAGE_POSTINGPERIOD007 indicates that the target table OPENPOSTGPERIOD is not empty (not initial), which prevents the execution of certain operations related to managing posting periods. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform actions such as closing a posting period or making changes to the posting period settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of entries in the OPENPOSTGPERIOD table, which is used by SAP to track open posting periods. If there are existing entries in this table, it means that there are still transactions or postings that are allowed in the current period, and therefore, the system does not allow you to proceed with the operation that requires the table to be empty.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Posting Periods:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the open posting periods. Ensure that the periods you are trying to close or modify are indeed open.
  
  
  
  Review Transactions:
  
  Investigate if there are any transactions that are still open in the periods you are trying to manage. This can include invoices, journal entries, or any other postings that have not been completed.
  
  
  
  Close Open Transactions:
  
  If there are open transactions, you will need to either complete them or move them to a different period before you can close the posting period.
  
  
  
  Delete Entries (if applicable):
  
  If you are certain that there are no valid transactions that should be open, you may consider deleting the entries from the OPENPOSTGPERIOD table. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations and should be performed in consultation with your SAP Basis or Finance team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the implications of modifying posting periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the operation again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  SE16N: To view the contents of the OPENPOSTGPERIOD table.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to manage posting periods and to view or modify the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Backup: 
  
  Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making any changes to the database or tables.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your posting periods effectively.