How To Fix /PM0/ABD_ACC071 - Company code &1: No open posting period found after &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABD_ACC -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Company code &1: No open posting period found after &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABD_ACC071 - Company code &1: No open posting period found after &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABD_ACC071 indicates that there is no open posting period available for the specified company code after a certain date. This typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that has been closed for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period for the specified company code has been closed. This means that transactions cannot be posted to that period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the posting periods may not allow postings beyond a certain date.
  Fiscal Year Change: If a fiscal year change has occurred, the previous periods may have been closed, and the system does not allow postings to those periods.
  User Authorization: In some cases, user roles and authorizations may restrict access to certain posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed posting periods for the company code in question. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If necessary, you can extend the open periods by adjusting the settings in OB52.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you need to allow postings to a closed period for specific reasons (e.g., adjustments), you can temporarily open the period in OB52. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires proper authorization.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings are correctly configured. If a fiscal year change has occurred, make sure that the new fiscal year is set up properly.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period. If not, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or business rules that may affect posting periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB37: Define Posting Period Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of posting periods and the implications of closing periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully post your transactions.