How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING405 - Failure in updating current accounting period; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Failure in updating current accounting period; check Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING405 - Failure in updating current accounting period; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING405 indicates that there is a failure in updating the current accounting period, and it suggests checking the customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with accounting periods and fiscal year settings.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The most common cause is that the customizing settings for the fiscal year or accounting periods are not correctly configured. This could include:
  
  The fiscal year variant is not properly assigned to the company code.
  The accounting period is closed, and no further postings can be made.
  The period status is set to "locked" for the current period.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the current accounting period.
  
  
  System Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration that prevent updates to the accounting period.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system performance problems.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year.
  Verify that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  Check the status of the accounting periods to ensure that the current period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Period Status:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed periods for the relevant company code. Ensure that the current period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the current accounting period. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any system logs or error messages that might provide additional context. You can use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for period control), SPRO (for customizing), and SU01 (for user management).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year settings and period control for a deeper understanding of how these configurations work.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.