How To Fix FCO_CCAT031 - No changes are allowed for the specified time interval.

FCO_CCAT031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_CCAT - Message class for cost center activity type

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No changes are allowed for the specified time interval.

What causes this issue?

No changes are allowed for the specified time interval.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FCO_CCAT031 - Details

• The SAP error message FCO_CCAT031 indicates that no changes are allowed for the specified time interval in the context of financial accounting or controlling. This typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to financial data (like cost center allocations, budget entries, etc.) that fall within a closed period or a period that has been locked for changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Locking: The most common cause is that the financial period you are trying to modify is closed or locked. This is often done at the end of a financial period to ensure data integrity and prevent changes that could affect financial reporting.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the specified period.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to specific periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the financial period you are trying to modify. You can do this by