How To Fix BS_PERIOD024 - Maintenance of flexible checkbox will be disabled after save

BS_PERIOD024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

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

What causes this issue?

You have already used the flexible checkbox in your current persistent
customizing settings and now disabled all indicators for the flexible
checkbox in the customizing view. Future use of the flexible checkbox is
not 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_PERIOD024 - Maintenance of flexible checkbox will be disabled after save ?

  The SAP error message BS_PERIOD024 indicates that the maintenance of the flexible checkbox will be disabled after saving. This typically occurs in the context of maintaining periods in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with flexible periods in financial or controlling modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to change the settings of a flexible period after it has already been saved. In SAP, once certain configurations or settings are saved, they become locked to prevent inconsistencies or errors in the data. This is a safeguard to ensure that the integrity of the financial periods is maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Period: Ensure that the period you are trying to modify is not already closed or locked. You can check the status in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OB52 for period control).
  
  
  Reopen the Period: If the period is closed, you