How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR559 - Invalid posting period for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Invalid posting period for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR559 - Invalid posting period for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR559 Invalid posting period for company code &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to post a document (like a freight settlement) in a period that is not open for posting in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period for the specified company code has been closed. This means that financial transactions cannot be posted for that period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the posting periods for the company code.
  Date Mismatch: The date of the transaction being processed may fall outside the allowed posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Posting Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the appropriate path in your SAP GUI).
  Check the posting periods for the relevant company code and ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If necessary, open the required posting period for the company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction Date:
  
  If the transaction date is incorrect, adjust it to fall within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for posting periods is set correctly in the system. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and the associated posting periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change posting periods, consult with your finance or controlling team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  S_ALR_87012357: To view the fiscal year and posting periods.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform actions related to posting periods.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/CFIR559 Invalid posting period for company code &1.