How To Fix UCS0234 - Posting period &1/&2 is not valid for the version combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Posting period &1/&2 is not valid for the version combination

What causes this issue?

One of the following has caused an error:
Posting period &v1&/&v2& is not contained in the
<DS:GLOS.3528EBD1E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>consolidation frequency</> or
<DS:GLOS.5EBA10E34F90D411BA5A0800060D888B>consolidation cycle</> of the
current version combination

You are running in restatement mode and the posting period is not within
the restatement validity.

You are running in restatement mode and the posting period is greater
than the restatement period.

System Response

The consolidation monitor cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

In the parameters, select a posting period that belongs to the
consolidation frequency or consolidation cycle of the current version
combination.
If the posting period is correct, you need to change the Customizing
settings of the version combination, the consolidation frequency, or the
consolidation cycle, so that it includes the posting period.

Restatement entries must be posted in periods within the validity of the
restatement. Take this into account when setting the permanent
parameters.

Restatement entries must be posted in periods that are less than or
equal to the restatement period. Take this into account when setting the
permanent parameters.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0234 - Posting period &1/&2 is not valid for the version combination ?

  The SAP error message UCS0234 indicates that the posting period specified in a transaction is not valid for the version combination being used. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, where the system checks whether the specified posting period is open for the relevant version (e.g., actuals, plan, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use is closed in the system settings.
  Incorrect Version: The version you are using may not be configured to allow postings in the specified period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict postings for certain periods or versions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period or version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to check if the posting period is open for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is indeed open.
  
  
  
  Verify Version Settings:
  
  Check the version settings in the configuration (transaction code OB29 for version management) to ensure that the version you are using allows postings for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to open the posting period for the relevant version. This may involve changing the settings in the financial accounting module.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period and version. This may require checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Versions
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry (to test posting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods and versions.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of posting periods and how to check their validity before attempting to post transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCS0234 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.