Message type: E = Error
Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger
Message number: 838
Message text: Period & not allowed in ledger &
The specified period is not allowed in consolidation ledger &V2&,
because the max value is limited to 16.
Error message
Choose an accounting period between 1 and 16.
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GC838
- Period & not allowed in ledger & ?The SAP error message GC838 ("Period & not allowed in ledger &") typically occurs in the context of financial postings when the system detects that a transaction is being attempted in a period that is not open for posting in the specified ledger. This can happen for various reasons, such as: Causes: Closed Posting Period: The posting period for the ledger in question has been closed, preventing any further transactions from being recorded. Incorrect Ledger: The transaction may be trying to post to a ledger that is not configured to allow postings for the specified period.
Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant or the ledger may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in allowed posting periods. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period or ledger. Solutions: Open the Posting Period: Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant configuration path) to check
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