How To Fix /PM0/ABD_ACC030 - Not possible to execute business transaction; posting period closed

/PM0/ABD_ACC030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABD_ACC -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Not possible to execute business transaction; posting period closed

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/PM0/ABD_ACC030 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABD_ACC030 indicates that a business transaction cannot be executed because the posting period is closed. This typically occurs in financial modules when an attempt is made to post transactions in a period that has already been closed for posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period for the relevant accounting period has been closed. This is often done at the end of a financial month or year to prevent further postings.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may restrict postings to certain periods based on company policies or accounting practices.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to post in the desired period, even if it is open.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify the status of the posting