How To Fix 3B982 - Including in calculation is possible only in period 01, 02, 03, 04

3B982 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3B - Messages HR SK

• Message number: 982

• Message text: Including in calculation is possible only in period 01, 02, 03, 04

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3B982 - Including in calculation is possible only in period 01, 02, 03, 04 ?

  The SAP error message 3B982 indicates that a calculation or posting is being attempted in a period that is not allowed for certain types of transactions. Specifically, the message states that "Including in calculation is possible only in period 01, 02, 03, 04," which typically refers to the fiscal periods in a financial context.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform a calculation or posting in a period that is closed or not open for the type of transaction you are attempting.
  The system is configured to allow certain calculations only in the first four periods of the fiscal year, which may be due to business rules or settings in the financial module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods" Overview) to check the status of the fiscal periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to