How To Fix P2805 - Period & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Period & not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2805 - Period & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message P2805 ("Period & not allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when a user attempts to post a transaction in a period that is either closed or not open for posting. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during month-end closing, year-end closing, or when specific periods are restricted for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The period you are trying to post to has been closed in the system.
  Period Restrictions: The posting period may be restricted for certain types of transactions (e.g., only certain users or transaction types can post in that period).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial or controlling module may not allow postings in the specified period.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Verify if the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and transaction type.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for posting or adjust your posting date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can adjust the configuration settings to allow postings in the desired period.
  Consult with your SAP FI/CO configuration team if you are unsure about making changes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding posting periods and restrictions in your organization.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and change posting periods.
  FB01: To post financial documents.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to posting periods.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of posting periods and the implications of posting in closed periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.