How To Fix 6Z205 - Perform period-end closing on key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6Z - Message Class for Error Log of Rate/Price Valuation

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Perform period-end closing on key date

What causes this issue?

This position has flows for which period-end closing was not yet
performed and which have a position value date before the key date of
the valuation.

System Response

Valuation cannot be executed unless period-end closing has been
performed.

How to fix this error?

Perform period-end closing on the key date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6Z205 - Perform period-end closing on key date ?

  The SAP error message 6Z205 ("Perform period-end closing on key date") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a user attempts to execute a transaction that requires the period to be closed or when the system is expecting a specific period-end closing process to be completed.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Period Not Closed: The financial period (month, quarter, or year) has not been closed in the system, and the transaction being executed requires that the period be closed first.
  Key Date Requirement: The transaction you are trying to perform is dependent on a specific key date, and the system is indicating that the necessary period-end closing activities have not been completed for that date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are preventing the transaction from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Perform Period-End Closing:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction for period-end closing in your SAP system (e.g., transaction code MMPV for materials management or OB52 for financial accounting).
  Ensure that the period you are trying to work with is closed. If it is not, complete the necessary closing activities.
  
  
  
  Check Key Date:
  
  Verify the key date you are working with and ensure that it aligns with the periods that have been closed. If you are trying to post to a period that is not yet closed, you may need to adjust your posting date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that they are set up correctly for period-end closing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to period-end closing for your specific module (FI, CO, etc.) to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMPV (for closing periods in materials management) and OB52 (for financial accounting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to perform period-end closing activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 6Z205 and proceed with your transactions in SAP.