How To Fix ME056 - Please enter permissible posting period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Please enter permissible posting period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME056 - Please enter permissible posting period ?

  The SAP error message ME056 ("Please enter permissible posting period") typically occurs when a user attempts to post a document (such as a purchase order or goods receipt) in a period that is not open for posting in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the document you are trying to create or modify is closed. This is often managed by the financial accounting (FI) module, where periods are defined as open or closed for posting.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict posting to certain periods based on company code or other criteria.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific posting period restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME056 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify if the posting period for the relevant company code is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for the required period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can adjust the configuration settings to allow posting in the desired period.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and that the periods are defined as needed.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may involve reviewing user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type you are trying to post. Ensure that there are no restrictions that prevent posting in the desired period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to posting periods or configurations, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  ME21N: To create purchase orders.
  MIGO: To post goods movements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods and error ME056.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and related configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME056 error and successfully post your document in SAP.