How To Fix P4102 - Day-end closing for &1 has occurred; next posting day is the &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P4 - IS-PS: Cash Accounting

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Day-end closing for &1 has occurred; next posting day is the &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P4102 - Day-end closing for &1 has occurred; next posting day is the &2 ?

  The SAP error message P4102 indicates that a day-end closing process has been completed for a specific posting period, and as a result, the next posting day is set to a specific date. This message typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when trying to post transactions after the day-end closing has been executed.
  Cause:
  
  Day-End Closing Completed: The primary cause of this error is that the day-end closing process has been executed for the specified period, which means that no further postings can be made until the next posting day.
  Posting Period Status: The posting period may be closed for the current day, preventing any new transactions from being recorded.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may restrict postings to certain periods or days, which can lead to this error if the current date falls outside of the allowed posting range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify the current posting period and ensure that it is open for transactions. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Open Posting Period: If necessary, you can open the posting period for the required date. This can typically be done by a user with the appropriate authorization in the transaction code OB52 (for managing posting periods).
  Wait for Next Posting Day: If the day-end closing is intentional and you do not have the authority to change the posting period, you may need to wait until the next posting day to perform the transaction.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing the posting period or if you need to make urgent postings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage and configure posting periods.
  FBL1N/FBL3N: To view vendor or G/L account line items, which may help in understanding the context of the error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or perform transactions in closed periods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on day-end closing processes and posting period management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P4102 error and continue with your transactions in SAP.