How To Fix WRMA_FI098 - Posting date &1 for variant &2 is in period &3 and not in &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Posting date &1 for variant &2 is in period &3 and not in &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI098 - Posting date &1 for variant &2 is in period &3 and not in &4 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRMA_FI098 Posting date &1 for variant &2 is in period &3 and not in &4
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during posting (usually in Financial Accounting or related modules) when the posting date entered for a particular variant (such as a posting variant or document variant) falls into a posting period (&3) that is not allowed or not open for that variant. The system expects the posting date to be within a specific posting period (&4), but the date entered is outside that allowed period.
  In other words, the posting date is in a period that is not open or permitted for the variant used in the transaction.
  
  Explanation of the placeholders:
  
  &1 = Posting date entered
  &2 = Variant (e.g., posting variant, document variant)
  &3 = Period in which the posting date falls (not allowed)
  &4 = Period in which posting is allowed for the variant
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Posting date is in a closed or blocked posting period.
  Posting variant is configured to allow postings only in certain periods.
  Fiscal year variant or posting period variant settings restrict postings to certain periods.
  Period closing activities have locked the period for postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to transaction MMPV (for MM) or OB52 (for FI) to check the open posting periods.
  Verify if the period &3 (where the posting date falls) is open for the relevant account types or variants.
  If the period is closed, either open the period or change the posting date to a period that is open.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the posting variant &2.
  Ensure that the variant allows postings in the period &3 or adjust the variant to include the required period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  Change the posting date to a date within the allowed period &4.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant and Period Variant:
  
  Verify that the fiscal year variant and posting period variant assigned to the company code or transaction are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  Sometimes, periods are intentionally closed for business reasons. Confirm with the finance or controlling department before opening periods.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  Transaction MMPV: Maintain Posting Periods for MM
  Fiscal Year Variant: Defines the posting periods and their open/close status.
  Posting Period Variant: Controls which posting periods are open for which account types.
  Period Closing: Periods are often closed after month-end or year-end closing activities.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error indicates a mismatch between the posting date and allowed posting periods for a variant. The solution involves verifying and adjusting posting periods, variants, or posting dates to ensure the posting date falls within an open and allowed period.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module context, I can give more tailored advice.