How To Fix 1G517 - &1: Correction period restarted

1G517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 517

• Message text: &1: Correction period restarted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G517 - &1: Correction period restarted ?

  The SAP error message 1G517 with the text "Correction period restarted" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents in a closed period or when there are issues related to the correction periods in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The error often arises when a user attempts to post a document in a period that has already been closed for posting. In SAP, once a financial period is closed, no further postings should be allowed unless specific settings are adjusted.
  Correction Period Settings: The system may have a correction period defined, which allows for adjustments to be made in a specific timeframe after the closing of a financial period. If the correction period is not set up correctly or if the user is trying to post outside of this period, the error can occur.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to