How To Fix GA551 - & for periods & to & is already run. Correct period intervals.


GA551 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GA - Allocations

  • Message number: 551

  • Message text: & for periods & to & is already run. Correct period intervals.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have started a cumulative &V1& in the background for &V5& for
    period interval &V2& to &V4&. However, the system determined that the
    cycles to be executed are already posted up to and including period
    &V3&. The execution or reversal therefore have to be started up to
    period &V3&.

    System Response

    To avoid unwanted reversals in background processing, the background
    job is terminated with this error message.

    How to fix this error?

    Correct the TO-period to &V3&.
    Note: From the initial screen, you can access the overview transaction
    of all currently updated cycles by choosing Cycle -> Overview from the
    menu.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA551 - & for periods & to & is already run. Correct period intervals. ?
    The SAP error message GA551 typically indicates that there is an issue with the period intervals in the context of financial postings or closing activities. The message usually states that the specified period is already closed or that the period intervals are incorrect.
    
    Cause: Closed Periods: The error often arises when you attempt to post transactions in a financial period that has already been closed. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period. Incorrect Period Intervals: The error can also occur if the specified period intervals in your transaction do not align with the defined fiscal year settings in the system.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent postings in certain periods.
    Solution: Check Period Status: Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to check the status of the periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is

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