How To Fix >U194 - No open posting period for alternative posting date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: No open posting period for alternative posting date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U194 - No open posting period for alternative posting date &2 ?

  The SAP error message U194 ("No open posting period for alternative posting date &2") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that is not open for posting in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when the posting date falls outside of the allowed posting periods.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting date you are trying to use is in a period that has been closed for posting.
  Alternative Posting Date: The system is trying to use an alternative posting date (if configured) that is also closed.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting configuration may restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Posting Periods > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify if the posting period for the date you are trying to use is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it for posting.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If possible, change the posting date of your transaction to a date that falls within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Review Alternative Posting Date Settings:
  
  If your organization uses alternative posting dates, check the configuration for alternative posting dates to ensure they are set correctly and that the periods are open.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change posting periods, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using allows posting in the desired period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  FB01: To post documents.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on posting periods and configuration settings.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to post in the desired periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the U194 error and successfully post your transaction.