How To Fix MF507 - Error in conversion to posting periods (periods in Table T009B)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Error in conversion to posting periods (periods in Table T009B)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF507 - Error in conversion to posting periods (periods in Table T009B) ?

  The SAP error message MF507, which states "Error in conversion to posting periods (periods in Table T009B)," typically occurs during the processing of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of the posting periods, which are defined in the T009B table.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use may not be valid or may not exist in the T009B table.
  Period Status: The posting period might be closed or not open for posting, which means that transactions cannot be posted in that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or the material management settings that affect how periods are defined and used.
  Date Mismatch: The date of the transaction may not fall within the allowed posting periods defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  Verify that the posting period is correctly defined in the T009B table.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Status:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done in transaction code OB52 by adjusting the date ranges for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Material Management (MM) modules to ensure that the posting periods are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Dates:
  
  Verify the date of the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that it falls within the open posting periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may affect posting periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T009B Table: This table contains the definitions of posting periods for different company codes and fiscal years.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage open and closed posting periods.
  MM01/MM02: To create or change material master data, which may also be relevant if the error occurs during material movements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for further assistance.