How To Fix >9032 - The posting is not possible if a special period is specified

>9032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >9 - Messages for TAS

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The posting is not possible if a special period is specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >9032 - The posting is not possible if a special period is specified ?

  The SAP error message 9032 ("The posting is not possible if a special period is specified") typically occurs when you attempt to post a financial transaction in a special period that is not allowed by the system configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during month-end or year-end closing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special Period Configuration: The special periods in SAP are defined in the financial accounting settings. If the system is configured to restrict postings in certain special periods, attempting to post in those periods will trigger this error.
  Posting Date: The posting date you are using may fall within a special period that is closed or restricted for postings.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on posting in special periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Period Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Review the settings for the special periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to