How To Fix F5567 - Period & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 567

• Message text: Period & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The period entered (&v1&) is different from the period calculated (&v2&)
and is also not in the interval for special periods (&v3& to &v4&).

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

System Response

Error.

How to fix this error?

Correct the value entered for the posting period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5567 - Period & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message F5567 "Period & is not allowed" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with posting periods in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the specified posting period is not open for posting, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use has been closed in the system. This is often done at the end of a financial period to prevent further postings.
  Incorrect Period Configuration: The period may not be configured correctly in the system settings, or the fiscal year variant may not allow postings in that period.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in that period.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which periods they can be posted to.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for the necessary postings, but be cautious as this can affect financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and that the periods are defined as expected. You can check this in transaction code OB29.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Check if the document type you are using has any restrictions related to posting periods. This can be reviewed in transaction code OBA7.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about opening a period or making changes, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial posting periods and fiscal year variants for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.