How to Fix SAP Error M7053: Posting Period in Goods Movement

Overview

If you receive the error message “Posting only possible in periods 2024/07 and 2024/06 in company code ZXX” (Message No. M7053) while creating a goods movement or material posting, it means the posting date you entered is not within the system’s allowed posting periods. This guide explains the diagnosis and step-by-step procedures to resolve the issue without changing the underlying concept.

Diagnosis

The posting date entered is not within one of the permitted posting periods (current period or previous period). This can be due to:

• The correct current period has not been set in the system.
• Period shifting has not been performed. For the system, the first of the entered periods is treated as the current period. At the beginning of a new period, the system administrator must change the current period using the function "Shift Periods".
• An incorrect posting date was entered in the field "Posting date".

Procedure (Step-by-step)

1. Check the posting date you entered and correct it if necessary. Ensure it matches one of the allowed periods (e.g., 2024/07 or 2024/06).
2. If your posting date is correct but the error persists, inform your SAP system administrator. The administrator must perform the period shifting (period-end closing) process in the Material Master Record.

Quick Tips to Prevent M7053

• Always verify the current posting period before performing goods movements or inventory postings.
• Coordinate with your SAP administrator to ensure period-end closing activities are completed on time.
• Double-check the Posting Date field when creating material documents.