How To Fix RTP054 - At date &1, accountnumber &2 is still open.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 054

• Message text: At date &1, accountnumber &2 is still open.

What causes this issue?

A retirement plan cannot be closed before all associated accounts are
closed.

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?

Closeall associated accounts, before closing the retirement plan.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP054 - At date &1, accountnumber &2 is still open. ?

  The SAP error message RTP054 indicates that a specific account (identified by the account number) is still open as of a certain date. This typically occurs during processes such as closing periods, executing financial transactions, or running reports where the system expects that all accounts should be closed or settled by a certain date.
  Cause:
  
  Open Items: The account in question has open items that have not been cleared or settled.
  Period Closing: The system is trying to close a financial period, but there are still transactions or balances in the specified account.
  Incorrect Date: The date specified in the error message may be incorrect or not aligned with the expected closing date for the account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are not set correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Check the account for any open items. You can do this by running reports such as the Open Item Report (FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N depending on the account type) to identify and clear any outstanding transactions.
  Clear Open Items: If there are open items, you may need to process them (e.g., make payments, clear invoices) to close the account.
  Check Period Closing Settings: Ensure that the period closing settings in your financial configuration are correct. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and the closing periods.
  Adjust Dates: If the date in the error message is incorrect, ensure that you are using the correct date for the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling open accounts and period closing procedures.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze account balances.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to RTP054 or period closing errors.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on financial closing processes in SAP to better understand how to manage accounts and resolve similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RTP054 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.