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

MF507 - Overview

• 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