M7179 - Posting period & & varies from & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Posting period & & varies from & &

What causes this issue?

The current period contained in the material master record varies from
the current period contained in the
<DS:GLOS.control_record>material control record</>.
An error may have occurred when the
<DS:GLOS.period_closing_program>month-end closing program</> was run.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

There is data inconsistency in the database.
You cannot enter any transaction for this material until the current
periods in the material master record and material control record are
identical.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7179 - Posting period & & varies from & & ?

  The SAP error message M7179, which states "Posting period & & varies from & &," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the posting periods defined in the system and the posting periods allowed for a specific transaction. This error is often encountered in the context of inventory management or material movements.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Period Configuration: The posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute is not open. This can happen if the period is closed in the financial accounting (FI) module or if the material management (MM) module has different settings.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific posting period restrictions that are not aligned with the current posting period.
  Period Locking: The posting period may be locked for certain users or user groups, preventing them from posting transactions in that period.
  Different Company Codes: If you are working with multiple company codes, the posting periods may differ between them.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 (for FI) or OMJJ (for MM) to check the posting periods that are open. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and document type.
  Adjust Period Settings: If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the posting or adjust the settings to allow postings in the desired period.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. Check user roles and authorizations if needed.
  Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration for the document type you are using to ensure it allows postings in the desired period.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about opening a period or making changes, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods in FI.
  OMJJ: To manage posting periods in MM.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for details on posting periods and their configuration in both FI and MM modules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7179 error and successfully post your transaction.