How To Fix PZ457 - OPEN FI event &: posting date & not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PZ - Messages: Payment program for payment requests

• Message number: 457

• Message text: OPEN FI event &: posting date & not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ457 - OPEN FI event &: posting date & not possible ?

  The SAP error message PZ457, which states "OPEN FI event &: posting date & not possible," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) when there is an attempt to post a transaction with a posting date that is not allowed based on the system's configuration or the current status of the financial periods.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting date falls within a financial period that has already been closed. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date may be set incorrectly, either in the transaction or in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the financial periods may not allow postings for the specified date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period for the posting date is open.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily (if allowed) or adjust the posting date to a valid open period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  Review the transaction and ensure that the posting date is correct. If it is not, change it to a valid date that falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to financial periods in the system. This may involve checking with the finance or SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and potential solutions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  FB01: To post financial documents.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of posting periods and how to manage posting dates effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.