How To Fix /SAPNEA/J_SC864 - OBEW postings are not allowed in SCC inactive valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPNEA/J_SC -

• Message number: 864

• Message text: OBEW postings are not allowed in SCC inactive valuation area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC864 - OBEW postings are not allowed in SCC inactive valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC864 OBEW postings are not allowed in SCC inactive valuation area typically occurs in the context of SAP's New General Ledger (New GL) or when dealing with the Special Purpose Ledger (SPL) in the context of inventory management and valuation areas. This error indicates that there is an attempt to post a transaction in a valuation area that is currently inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Valuation Area: The valuation area (which could be a plant or a company code) is not active in the system. This means that the system does not allow postings to be made in this area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that have not been properly set up, leading to the valuation area being inactive.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the valuation area in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Valuation Area:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for activating the valuation area (e.g., for Material Management or Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the valuation area is set to active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the valuation area in the relevant modules (e.g., Material Management, Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods for the valuation area to ensure that they are open for posting.
  You can do this using Transaction Code: OB52 to manage the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OB52 (Manage Posting Periods), and others that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions in the specified valuation area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post transactions in the desired valuation area.