How To Fix BS_PERIOD023 - Maintenance of flexible checkbox might be disabled after save

BS_PERIOD023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_PERIOD - BS Period Toolset - Message Class

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Maintenance of flexible checkbox might be disabled after save

What causes this issue?

You have already used the flexible checkbox in your current persistent
customizing settings. If you now disable all indicators for the flexible
checkbox in the customizing view, the future use of the flexible
checkbox is no longer allowed in your selected application area.

System Response

Maintenance of the flexible checkbox is disabled when you save your
changed settings without any indicators for the flexible checkbox.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_PERIOD023 - Maintenance of flexible checkbox might be disabled after save ?

  The SAP error message BS_PERIOD023 indicates that the maintenance of a flexible checkbox might be disabled after saving a particular entry. This error typically arises in the context of period-end closing activities or when dealing with flexible planning in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the flexible checkbox after saving.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration might restrict changes to certain fields after a document has been saved.
  Status of the Document: The document or entry may have reached a status where further modifications are not allowed.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may prevent changes to the flexible checkbox after the initial save.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BS_PERIOD023 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the flexible checkbox. This can be done by reviewing the user's role and permissions in the