How To Fix SE105 - Not possible to determine posting period for date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Not possible to determine posting period for date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE105 - Not possible to determine posting period for date & ?

  The SAP error message SE105, which states "Not possible to determine posting period for date &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid posting period for a given date in the financial module. This can happen in various transactions, such as posting documents, creating invoices, or executing financial reports.
  Causes:
  
  
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting period for the date you are trying to use may be closed. This is common at the end of a fiscal year or month when periods are locked to prevent further postings.
  
  
  Incorrect Date: The date entered may not correspond to any open posting period in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or posting periods in the system.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which periods they can post to.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods. Ensure that the date you are trying to post falls within an open period.
  
  
  Adjust Date: If the date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  Change Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, you may need to adjust the configuration of the fiscal year variant or posting periods to allow postings in the desired period.
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the posting periods or fiscal year settings, consult with your finance or SAP configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To view and maintain posting periods.
  OAAQ: To check and maintain fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial posting periods and fiscal year settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SE105 error and successfully post your transactions.