How To Fix 1E138 - No accounts selected for closure

1E138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No accounts selected for closure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E138 - No accounts selected for closure ?

  The SAP error message 1E138: No accounts selected for closure typically occurs during the period-end closing process when the system is unable to find any accounts that meet the criteria for closure. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), depending on the context in which the error arises.
  Causes:
  
  No Accounts Marked for Closure: The accounts you are trying to close may not be marked for closure in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the closure process may not match any existing accounts.
  Account Type Issues: The accounts you are trying to close may not be of the correct type (e.g., only certain types of accounts can be closed).
  Period Status: The accounting period may not be open for closure, or it may be locked for some reason.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the accounts for