How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_REP053 - Previous posting period to posting period &1 / &2 not closed.

/SAPCE/FK_REP053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_REP -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Previous posting period to posting period &1 / &2 not closed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP053 - Previous posting period to posting period &1 / &2 not closed. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP053 Previous posting period to posting period &1 / &2 not closed typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when trying to post documents in a period that is not properly closed. This error indicates that there are open periods that need to be closed before you can post to the specified period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Posting Periods: The error arises when there are open posting periods prior to the period you are trying to post to. For example, if you are trying to post to period 2 of the year, and period 1 is still open, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: The posting periods may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies in the allowed posting periods.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to close periods, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Close Previous Posting Periods:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code