How To Fix VFRR004 - Selected data contain unopened posting periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VFRR - SD revenue recognition

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Selected data contain unopened posting periods

What causes this issue?

While implementing the revenue recognition process, data has been
selected that should recognize revenue in an unopened posting period.

System Response

The system cannot post revenues in a closed posting period. It
therefore posts revenues in the earliest open posting period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VFRR004 - Selected data contain unopened posting periods ?

  The SAP error message VFRR004 indicates that the selected data contains unopened posting periods. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction or run a report that involves financial data for periods that have not been opened for posting in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post or process transactions for a period that is not yet open in the system.
  The configuration settings for the fiscal year or posting periods have not been set correctly.
  The posting period is closed in the controlling area or company code settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VFRR004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > Periodic Processing > Closing > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Verify the posting periods for the relevant company code and ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  
  
  
  Open the Required Posting Period:
  
  If the period is closed and you need to post to it, you can open it by adjusting the settings in OB52. Make sure to follow your organization's policies regarding opening periods, as this can affect financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant and ensure that they are set up correctly. This can be done in the transaction code OB29.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening a posting period or if it is against company policy, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Restrictions:
  
  Ensure that there are no other restrictions or settings in place that might prevent posting to the desired period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant Configuration
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: Display Vendor/Customer/GL Account Line Items (to check for specific transactions)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change posting periods or access financial transactions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VFRR004 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.