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

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.
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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 relevant company code, variant, and account type. If the period is still open, you can close it by adjusting the settings.
  Ensure that the posting period is closed for the relevant account types (e.g., assets, liabilities, income, expenses).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that the posting periods are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code and that the periods are defined as intended.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to post has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing posting periods and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To open or close posting periods.
  F.01: To check financial statements and postings.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the periods align with your business requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MQ809 error and ensure that your posting periods are managed correctly.