How To Fix G01522 - Period &1/&2 is closed for the Cons units &3 and &4

G01522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Period &1/&2 is closed for the Cons units &3 and &4

What causes this issue?

Period &V1&/&V2& was already closed for the consolidation units &V3&
and &V4&. The execution of tasks (in the update run) or the unlocking
of tasks is not possible for this reason.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G01522 - Details

• The SAP error message G01522 indicates that a specific period is closed for the consumption units involved in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management, cost accounting, or financial accounting when trying to post transactions for a period that has already been closed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The primary cause of this error is that the specified period (month/year) is closed in the system, meaning no further postings can be made for that period.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the controlling area or company code may restrict postings to closed periods.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being attempted may not be allowed in a closed period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code OB52 for controlling periods) to see if the period is indeed closed.
  Open the Period: If necessary and appropriate, you