F5029 - Special period & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Special period & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant for the specified company code does not
provide the above-mentioned period.

System Response

A posting with the specified period is refused.

How to fix this error?

Enter an allowed period if you want to post into a special period. If
you do not want to post to a special period, you can leave the field
empty since the period is determined from the posting date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5029 - Special period & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F5029, which states "Special period & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial transaction in a special period that has not been configured in the system. Special periods are used in SAP to allow for additional postings beyond the regular fiscal periods, often for year-end closing activities or adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Special Period: The special period you are trying to use has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date may fall outside the defined special periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the special periods themselves.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Special Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods" Overview).
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code and ensure that the special periods are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the special periods you want to use are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  Verify the posting date of the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that it falls within the defined special periods.
  
  
  
  Define Special Periods:
  
  If the special period is not defined, you can define it in the same transaction (OB52) by specifying the start and end dates for the special periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to ensure that the special periods are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a key configuration in SAP that determines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To change the period settings.
  OB37: To define the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring fiscal year variants and special periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5029 error and successfully post your financial transactions in the desired special period.