How To Fix 5D802 - The statement period & for the previous record can be used

5D802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 802

• Message text: The statement period & for the previous record can be used

What causes this issue?

If the relevant tax features for the tax statement have not changed,
a new tax statement does not have to be created. For this reason, the
number of the statement period for the previous record
should not be used.

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?

Check whether a new statement period is necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D802 - The statement period & for the previous record can be used ?

  The SAP error message 5D802 typically indicates that there is an issue with the statement period in a financial document or transaction. This error often arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when there is an attempt to process a record that is not aligned with the expected statement period.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "The statement period & for the previous record can be used" suggests that the system is trying to reference a statement period that is not valid for the current transaction or document. This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Period Assignment: The statement period assigned to the document may not match the expected period for the transaction.
  Closed Periods: The period in question may have been closed in the system, preventing any further postings or changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are not set up correctly, leading to mismatches