How To Fix RECDIFRS018 - The posting period is not within the allowed range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECDIFRS - Messages: IFRS Calculation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The posting period is not within the allowed range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECDIFRS018 - The posting period is not within the allowed range ?

  The SAP error message RECDIFRS018, which states "The posting period is not within the allowed range," typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that is either closed or not open for posting in the system. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use has been closed in the system. This is often done at the end of a financial period (month, quarter, or year) to prevent further postings.
  Period Locking: The posting period may be locked for certain users or user groups, preventing them from posting in that period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict postings to certain periods based on company code or other criteria.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not align with the posting period you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If necessary, you can open the period for posting by adjusting the settings in this transaction.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the desired period. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Verify that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the posting period aligns with the fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that it is appropriate to open a closed period.
  
  
  
  Error Message Details:
  
  Review the detailed error message in the SAP system for any additional information that may help identify the specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Items
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Items
  FBL5N: Customer Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to posting periods and fiscal year settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECDIFRS018 error and successfully post your transactions.