How To Fix GC739 - Period 000 not allowed


GC739 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

  • Message number: 739

  • Message text: Period 000 not allowed

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  • What causes this issue?

    Entering or posting in period 000 is not permitted. The amounts in
    this period represent the <GL:balance_carried_forward>balance carried
    forward</>, which may not be modified by data entry or posting.

    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?

    Choose a period other than the balance forward period.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC739 - Period 000 not allowed ?
    The SAP error message GC739 "Period 000 not allowed" typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when trying to execute certain transactions that involve period management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a period that is not valid or not open for posting.
    
    Cause: Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period (in this case, period "000") is closed. In SAP, periods are defined for financial transactions, and if a period is closed, no postings can be made to that period. Incorrect Period Configuration: The period might not be configured correctly in the system settings, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid posting period. Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, or the period being referenced does not align with the fiscal year variant settings. Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have

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