How To Fix P4116 - Program can no longer be used to close the posting day

P4116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Program can no longer be used to close the posting day

What causes this issue?

The program you have chosen to close the posting day is no longer valid.

System Response

This program cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Read the following <DS:RELN.EAPS_47_TAGESABSCHL>Release Information on
Day-End Closing</>. Use transaction F845 to close the posting day.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P4116 - Program can no longer be used to close the posting day ?

  The SAP error message P4116 ("Program can no longer be used to close the posting day") typically occurs in the context of financial or logistics transactions when the system is unable to close the posting period or day due to certain conditions not being met. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions in the system that prevent the closing of the posting day. This can include unposted documents, open invoices, or pending goods movements.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the posting periods or the closing procedures may not be set correctly, leading to restrictions on closing.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to close the posting day may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database that are preventing the program from executing properly.
  
  
  Locked Periods: The posting period