How To Fix ACEPS086 - No open special period found after &3 in company code &1 in year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEPS - Fehlermeldungen Abgrenzungsbuchungen

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No open special period found after &3 in company code &1 in year &2

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In Financial Accounting, open an appropriate posting period in fiscal
year &V2& for company code &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEPS086 - No open special period found after &3 in company code &1 in year &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACEPS086 indicates that there is no open special period available for a specific company code in a given fiscal year. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction in a special period that is not open or available for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Special Periods: The special periods for the specified company code and fiscal year may not be open. In SAP, special periods are typically used for year-end closing activities and may be closed after the financial year-end.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for special periods in the financial accounting module may not be set correctly.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may fall into a special period that is not open.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Periods Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods": Overview).
  Check the settings for the relevant company code and fiscal year. Ensure that the special periods are open for the required posting dates.
  If the special periods are closed, you may need to open them for the required period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the transaction can be posted in a different period, consider changing the posting date to a period that is open.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening special periods or the implications of doing so, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with your organization's financial policies.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to post has the necessary authorizations to post in special periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Periods: In SAP, special periods are typically used for adjustments and closing entries at the end of the fiscal year. They are defined in the configuration settings and can be opened or closed based on business needs.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant determines how periods and special periods are defined. Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured for the company code in question.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To manage open and closed periods.
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: To review line items for vendors, G/L accounts, and customers, respectively.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACEPS086 error and successfully post your transaction.