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How To Fix TFC0312 - Posting period & and fiscal year & determined from key date &


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

  • Message number: 312

  • Message text: Posting period & and fiscal year & determined from key date &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0312 - Posting period & and fiscal year & determined from key date & ?

    The SAP error message TFC0312 typically indicates an issue related to the posting period and fiscal year in the context of financial transactions. This error can occur when the system is unable to determine the correct posting period and fiscal year based on the key date provided in the transaction.

    Cause:

    1. Incorrect Key Date: The key date provided in the transaction may not correspond to an open posting period in the specified fiscal year.
    2. Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the fiscal year may be closed, preventing any further postings.
    3. Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings, such as the definition of posting periods or fiscal year variants.
    4. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period or fiscal year.

    Solution:

    1. Check Posting Periods:

      • Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year. Ensure that the posting period for the key date is open.
      • If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for the transaction or adjust the key date.
    2. Verify Key Date:

      • Ensure that the key date you are using in the transaction is correct and corresponds to an open posting period.
    3. Review Configuration:

      • Check the configuration settings for fiscal year variants and posting periods in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
      • You can review the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29.
    4. User Authorization:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the error message and its implications.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • OB52: Change Posting Periods
      • OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
    • Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TFC0312 error message in SAP.

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