How To Fix 56108 - Change in accounting past

56108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Change in accounting past

What causes this issue?

You want to change a trip for which payment has already been effected
through payroll accounting.
If you perform the change, travel expense accounting will set a cor-
rection or retroactive accounting indicator for payroll accounting for
the above personnel number.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56108 - Change in accounting past ?

  The SAP error message 56108, which states "Change in accounting past," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change a document or transaction that is already in a closed accounting period. This error is common in financial transactions where the system restricts modifications to ensure the integrity of financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The accounting period for the transaction has been closed, meaning no further changes can be made to the financial data for that period.
  Document Status: The document may have been posted in a previous period that is now closed, and SAP prevents changes to maintain the accuracy of financial reporting.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may restrict changes to certain types of documents or transactions once they are posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Period: If it is necessary to make changes, you can open the closed accounting period. This is typically done by a user with the appropriate authorization (e.g., a financial manager