How To Fix MANAGE_POSTINGPERIOD015 - Posting period management by company code is not active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MANAGE_POSTINGPERIOD -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Posting period management by company code is not active.

What causes this issue?

The business function <LS>Manage Posting Periods by Business Transaction
Type and Closing Step</> (<NP>FINS_PERIOD_CTRL_BY_BTTYPE</>) is not
active.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You must activate business function <NP>FINS_PERIOD_CTRL_BY_BTTYPE</> to
use this app. For more information, see the documentation for the
business function in transaction
<DS:TRAN.SFW5>SFW5</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MANAGE_POSTINGPERIOD015 - Posting period management by company code is not active. ?

  The SAP error message "MANAGE_POSTINGPERIOD015: Posting period management by company code is not active" typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires posting period management, but the configuration for posting periods is not set up correctly for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Posting Period Management: The posting period management feature is not activated for the company code in question.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be properly configured to allow for posting period management.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Posting Period Management:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Posting Periods > Open and Close Posting Periods.
  Check if the posting period management is activated for the relevant company code. If it is not, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the posting periods are defined correctly for the company code. You can do this by navigating to the same path as above and reviewing the settings.
  Make sure that the periods you are trying to post to are open.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage posting periods. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 to manage posting periods directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on posting period management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage posting periods for your company code in SAP.