How To Fix NSDM_MM_MIG053 - &1: MDoc &2 / &3 posting date &4: no FI period determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NSDM_MM_MIG - MM-IM: Messages for Migration

• Message number: 053

• Message text: &1: MDoc &2 / &3 posting date &4: no FI period determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NSDM_MM_MIG053 - &1: MDoc &2 / &3 posting date &4: no FI period determined ?

  The SAP error message NSDM_MM_MIG053 indicates that there is an issue with the posting date of a material document (MDoc) in the context of a migration or posting process. Specifically, the error states that no Financial (FI) period has been determined for the given posting date. This can occur during various transactions, especially when dealing with material documents and their integration with financial accounting.
  Cause:
  The primary causes for this error message can include:
  
  
  Closed Financial Period: The posting date of the material document falls within a financial period that has already been closed. In SAP, once a financial period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  
  
  Missing Periods in Configuration: The financial periods may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the periods are not defined for the fiscal year variant or if the periods are not open for the relevant company code.
  
  
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date of the document may be incorrectly set, leading to it falling outside of the open periods.
  
  
  Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a migration process, it may be due to incorrect mapping or data inconsistencies in the migration data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Financial Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the status of the financial periods for the relevant company code. Ensure that the period for the posting date of the material document is open.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to a date that falls within an open financial period.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If necessary, you can open the financial period in transaction code OB52. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  If this error occurs during a migration, review the migration data for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that the posting dates are valid and correspond to open financial periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage the open and closed periods for financial accounting.
  MB1A/MB1B: To post material documents, where you might encounter this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents in the relevant periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.