How To Fix FINB_PERIOD002 - Accounting system &2: period &1 is a special period

FINB_PERIOD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_PERIOD - Messages for posting periods

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Accounting system &2: period &1 is a special period

What causes this issue?

In fiscal variant &v3& in accounting system &v2&, period &v1& is set as
a special period. This is not permitted.

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?

Fiscal variants with special periods cannot be assigned to an
accounting system. Check fiscal year variant &v3& or the assignment to
your accounting system &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_PERIOD002 - Accounting system &2: period &1 is a special period ?

  The SAP error message FINB_PERIOD002 indicates that you are trying to post a transaction in a special period, which is not allowed under certain conditions. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting when the system is configured to restrict postings to special periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special Periods Configuration: In SAP, special periods are used for specific accounting purposes, such as year-end closing or adjustments. If the system is configured to restrict postings to special periods, you may encounter this error when attempting to post in a period that is designated as a special period.
  Posting Restrictions: The company code settings may restrict postings to certain periods, and if the period you are trying to post to is marked as a special period, the system will prevent the transaction.
  Period Status: The status of the period you are trying to post to may not allow postings, especially if it is closed or restricted