How To Fix /ATL/ASSET111 - Special period (&) not yet handled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Special period (&) not yet handled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET111 - Special period (&) not yet handled. ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET111 Special period (&) not yet handled typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to post transactions in a special period that has not been configured or is not available for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Special Period Configuration: The special period you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. In SAP, special periods are used for specific accounting purposes, such as year-end closing or adjustments.
  Posting Period Status: The posting period for the special period may be closed or not open for posting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified special period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods: Overview").
  Verify if the special period you are trying to use is defined and open for posting. Ensure that the special period is included in the allowed posting periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Open the Special Period:
  
  If the special period is not open, you can open it by adjusting the settings in OB52. Make sure to set the appropriate date range for the special period.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is not closed for the company code and fiscal year you are working with. If it is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the special period. This can be checked with your SAP security team or by reviewing the user roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of opening a special period, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to asset accounting and special periods.
  SAP Community: You can also search the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully post your transactions in the desired special period.