How To Fix C+237 - Activity type &1 &2 was not closed in period &3 &4

C+237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Activity type &1 &2 was not closed in period &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+237 - Activity type &1 &2 was not closed in period &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message C+237 indicates that an activity type has not been closed in a specific period. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can affect the allocation of costs and the overall financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message C+237 is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to post costs or perform allocations for an activity type that has not been closed for a particular period.
  The activity type is still open for posting, but the system is configured to prevent postings in that period.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing step in the closing process for the activity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Status:
  
  Verify if the period in question is indeed closed for postings. You can do this by checking the period status in the controlling area.
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the period status for the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Close the