How To Fix FMMP021 - Special period &1 cannot be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMP - Message class for mass process

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Special period &1 cannot be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMP021 - Special period &1 cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message FMMP021 ("Special period &1 cannot be processed") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to process transactions in a special period that is not open for posting. This error can arise during various activities, such as budget postings, commitment postings, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Special Period Not Open: The most common cause of this error is that the special period you are trying to post to is not open in the system. In SAP, special periods are defined in the fiscal year variant, and if they are not configured to allow postings, you will encounter this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the posting periods in the Funds Management module.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified special period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to check the settings for the fiscal year variant.
  Ensure that the special period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If the special period is closed, you can open it by adjusting the settings in OB52. Make sure to set the appropriate date range for the special period.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29 to ensure that the special periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the special period. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Refer to the SAP user manuals for Funds Management for detailed information on posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMMP021 error and successfully process transactions in the desired special period.