How To Fix MQ809 - Posting period &4 for variant &1, account type &2 has not been closed


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

  • Message number: 809

  • Message text: Posting period &4 for variant &1, account type &2 has not been closed

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  • What causes this issue?

    Period &V4& for the variant of posting periods "&V1&", fiscal year &V3&
    and account type "&V2&" has not yet been closed.

    How to fix this error?

    All posting periods from the closed fiscal years must be closed before
    the changeover. Close the posting periods for the old, closed fiscal
    years.
    <DS:TRAN.OB52>Proceed</>

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ809 - Posting period &4 for variant &1, account type &2 has not been closed ?
    The SAP error message MQ809 indicates that a specific posting period for a given variant and account type has not been closed. This error typically arises during financial postings when the system checks whether the specified period is open for posting.
    
    Cause: Unclosed Posting Period: The primary cause of this error is that the posting period specified in the error message is still open, meaning that transactions can still be posted to that period.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that have not been set correctly, leading to the posting period not being closed. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to post in the specified period or to close the period.
    Solution: Close the Posting Period: Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Periodic Processing > Closing > Open and Close Posting Periods). Check the settings for the

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