How To Fix 60697 - Period already exists (Change period or delete)

60697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Period already exists (Change period or delete)

What causes this issue?

An option rate already exists for the validity period.

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?

Enter another validity period or delete the entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

60697 - Details

• The SAP error message 60697, "Period already exists (Change period or delete)," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that is already closed or has been defined in a way that does not allow further postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period you are trying to use is already closed. In SAP, periods can be closed for various reasons, such as month-end or year-end closing processes.
  Period Control Settings: The settings in the controlling or financial module may restrict postings to certain periods.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in a specific period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the posting period in the relevant configuration settings. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: OB52 (for financial accounting) or KAH1/KAH2 (for controlling).
  Check if the period is