How To Fix 72161 - Period has been delimited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Period has been delimited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72161 - Period has been delimited ?

  The SAP error message 72161, "Period has been delimited," typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a period that has already been closed or delimited in the system. This is a common scenario in financial accounting and controlling modules where periods are defined for posting transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The accounting period you are trying to post to has been closed. This is often done at the end of a month, quarter, or year to prevent further postings.
  Delimitation: The period has been explicitly delimited in the system, meaning that it is no longer available for posting transactions.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting module may restrict postings to certain periods based on company policies or accounting standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period you are trying to post to. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to see if