How To Fix >9008 - The special period must be between 13 and up to and including 16

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >9 - Messages for TAS

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The special period must be between 13 and up to and including 16

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >9008 - The special period must be between 13 and up to and including 16 ?

  The SAP error message 9008 indicates that there is an issue with the special period being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, it states that the special period must be between 13 and up to and including 16. This error typically occurs when users attempt to post transactions in special periods that are not valid according to the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Special Period: The special period you are trying to use is outside the allowed range (13-16). Special periods are typically used for year-end closing activities and adjustments.
  Configuration Settings: The fiscal year variant may not be configured correctly to allow postings in the specified special periods.
  Posting Period Status: The posting period for the special periods may be closed or not open for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Special Period: Ensure that you are using a special period between 13 and 16. If you are trying to use a period outside this range, you will need to select a valid special period.
  Open Posting Periods: Verify that the special periods are open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  
  Ensure that the special periods are set to "open" for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB37. Ensure that the special periods are defined correctly in the fiscal year variant.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct special period to use or if there are specific business rules regarding the posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Periods: In SAP, special periods are used for adjustments and closing entries at the end of the fiscal year. They allow for additional postings beyond the regular monthly periods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  OB37: To check and configure fiscal year variants.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9008 and successfully post your transactions in the appropriate special periods.