How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR251 - Posting failed; posting period &1 in fiscal year &2 is not open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Posting failed; posting period &1 in fiscal year &2 is not open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR251 - Posting failed; posting period &1 in fiscal year &2 is not open ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR251 Posting failed; posting period &1 in fiscal year &2 is not open 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 financial accounting module (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period specified in the error message is closed. In SAP, each fiscal year is divided into posting periods, and if a period is closed, no financial transactions can be posted to it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict posting to certain periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Posting Period:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Periodic Processing > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Check the settings for the fiscal year and the specific posting period mentioned in the error message.
  If necessary, open the posting period for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the posting periods is set correctly. This includes checking the settings for the fiscal year variant and ensuring that the periods are defined as open for the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to post has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening a posting period or if it is against company policy, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  S_ALR_87012357: Report for Open Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial posting periods and their management to understand the implications of opening or closing periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post the required transactions in SAP.