How To Fix FINB_PERIOD001 - Closing activity &1 is not allowed for period &2

FINB_PERIOD001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_PERIOD - Messages for posting periods

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Closing activity &1 is not allowed for period &2

What causes this issue?

In accordance with a Customizing settings in posting period &v2&,
closing activity &v1& <zh>cannot</> be used in accounting system &v3&.

System Response

The business transaction is refused.

How to fix this error?

Check the closing activity in the business transaction and the posting
date of the document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_PERIOD001 - Closing activity &1 is not allowed for period &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_PERIOD001 indicates that a closing activity is not allowed for a specific period. This typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes, where certain activities are restricted based on the status of the financial period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Status: The financial period you are trying to close may be in a status that does not allow for the specified closing activity. For example, if the period is already closed or if it is a future period, the system will prevent any closing activities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the closing activity for the specified period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial module may restrict certain activities for specific periods.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may not be open for the activity you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the financial period in question. You can do this by