How To Fix GC838 - Period & not allowed in ledger &


GC838 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 838

  • Message text: Period & not allowed in ledger &

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  • What causes this issue?

    The specified period is not allowed in consolidation ledger &V2&,
    because the max value is limited to 16.

    System Response

    Error message

    How to fix this error?

    Choose an accounting period between 1 and 16.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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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