How To Fix RM333 - Posting records exist in future period

RM333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Posting records exist in future period

What causes this issue?

Posting records exist in a future period.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM333 - Posting records exist in future period ?

  The SAP error message RM333, which states "Posting records exist in future period," typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that is closed or when there are existing records that prevent posting in the specified period. This error is common in financial and controlling modules where period-end closing activities are performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use is closed for posting. This is often the case in financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules where periods are closed for financial reporting.
  Future Records: There may be records or transactions that are already posted in a future period, which can prevent postings in the current period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict postings to certain periods based on company policies or accounting practices.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed posting periods for your