How To Fix 60705 - Period entered not permitted

60705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Period entered not permitted

What causes this issue?

The period entered is not valid. The month or year is missing.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60705 - Period entered not permitted ?

  The SAP error message "60705 - Period entered not permitted" typically occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction in a financial period that is either closed or not open for posting. This error is common in modules like Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The financial period you are trying to post to has been closed in the system. This is often done at the end of a fiscal year or month to prevent further changes.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for certain types of transactions (e.g., only allowing certain users to post).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict posting to certain periods based on company code or other criteria.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods") to check the status of