How To Fix RESCBC062 - Posting period &1 does not agree with posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCBC - Errors During Posting of Settlement

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Posting period &1 does not agree with posting date

What causes this issue?

The selected posting period &V1& does not agree with the posting date.
However, it can nonetheless be necessary to use a different period.
Example: In the context of tenant settlement, the COA company code and
the company code which contains the rental contracts have different
fiscal year variants.
Note: If you leave the period blank, then the system automatically
determines the correct period in the given company code when you post.

System Response

If this message is set up as a success message, then the differing
period can be used during settlement. In the standard system, the
differing period is ignored by the system.
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How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCBC062 - Posting period &1 does not agree with posting date ?

  The SAP error message RESCBC062 indicates that there is a mismatch between the posting period defined in the system and the posting date of the transaction you are trying to execute. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, where the system checks whether the posting date falls within an open posting period.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting date you are using falls within a period that has been closed for posting in the system.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the allowed posting periods.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the posting periods may not be set up correctly, or the periods may not be defined as open for the relevant company code or fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Periodic Processing > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify that the posting period for the date you are trying to use is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for posting periods is set up correctly. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and ensuring that the periods are defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing posting periods or if there are specific business rules regarding closing periods, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or to adjust transaction dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RESCBC062 error and successfully post your transaction.