How To Fix WRMA_FI099 - FI period &1 is still open. Archiving not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 099

• Message text: FI period &1 is still open. Archiving not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI099 - FI period &1 is still open. Archiving not allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_FI099 FI period &1 is still open. Archiving not allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the archiving process of financial documents or related data when the system detects that the specified Financial Accounting (FI) posting period (&1) is still open. SAP does not allow archiving of documents for periods that are open because the data might still be subject to changes or postings, which could lead to inconsistencies if archived prematurely.
  
  Explanation:
  
  FI Period &1 refers to the specific posting period in the FI module.
  Archiving is typically done to move older data to archive files to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  If the posting period is open, it means that financial transactions can still be posted or modified in that period.
  Archiving requires the period to be closed to ensure data integrity and completeness.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Posting Period Status:
  
  Go to transaction OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Verify if the posting period &1 (the period mentioned in the error) is open for the relevant company code and account type.
  
  
  
  Close the Posting Period:
  
  If the period is still open and no further postings are expected, close the period by adjusting the open/close intervals in OB52.
  Ensure that all necessary postings for that period are completed before closing.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Job:
  
  After closing the period, restart the archiving process.
  The system should now allow archiving since the period is closed.
  
  
  
  If the Period Must Remain Open:
  
  If business requires the period to remain open, archiving cannot proceed for that period.
  Consider archiving only data from earlier, closed periods.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP FI is controlled to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Posting periods are managed centrally in OB52 and can be opened or closed for different account types (e.g., customer, vendor, general ledger).
  Always coordinate with the finance department before closing posting periods to avoid disruption in financial operations.
  This error is common during year-end or month-end closing activities when archiving is performed.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WRMA_FI099 FI period &1 is still open. Archiving not allowed
  
  
  Cause
  FI posting period &1 is open during archiving attempt
  
  
  Solution
  Close the posting period in OB52, then retry archiving
  
  
  Related Tcode
  OB52 (Posting Periods), SARA (Archiving)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or specific steps for your SAP version, feel free to ask!