How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG173 - Open financial periods still exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Open financial periods still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG173 - Open financial periods still exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG173 indicates that there are open financial periods in the system that prevent certain actions from being completed, such as posting transactions or closing periods. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling modules when trying to perform operations that require all financial periods to be closed or when trying to execute a transaction that is restricted by open periods.
  Cause:
  
  Open Financial Periods: The primary cause of this error is that there are still open financial periods in the system. This means that transactions can still be posted to these periods, which may conflict with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial accounting module may allow certain periods to remain open, which can lead to this error if the system expects all periods to be closed for specific operations.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, user roles and permissions may restrict access to close periods or view the status of financial periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Periods: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (or use the appropriate path in your SAP GUI) to check the open and closed periods for your company code.
  Review the list of open periods and identify which ones are still active.
  
  
  
  Close Open Periods:
  
  If it is appropriate to close the open periods, you can do so in the same transaction (OB52). Make sure to set the closing date for the periods that should no longer accept postings.
  Ensure that all necessary postings have been completed for the periods you intend to close.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about closing periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that all necessary transactions have been recorded and that closing the periods will not affect financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the financial accounting module to ensure that they align with your organization's policies regarding period closing.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: 
  
  Check if your user role has the necessary permissions to view and modify financial periods. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust your permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Change/View Open and Closed Periods
  F.01: Financial Statement
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing financial periods and understanding the implications of closing periods.
  
  
  
  Best Practices: 
  
  Regularly review open periods and close them as necessary to maintain accurate financial reporting.
  Establish a clear process for period-end closing to ensure all stakeholders are aware of deadlines and requirements.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG173 and ensure that your financial periods are managed effectively.