How To Fix GG571 - The number of periods entered is not allowed

GG571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 571

• Message text: The number of periods entered is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of periods can only be selected from the range
2 to 16.

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?

Enter a valid period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG571 - The number of periods entered is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message GG571, which states "The number of periods entered is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with period-end closing activities or when entering data related to financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Range: The error often arises when the number of periods specified in a transaction exceeds the allowed limits set in the system configuration. This can happen if you are trying to post or process data for too many periods at once.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict the number of periods that can be processed in a single transaction. This is often defined in the financial settings or in the configuration of the specific module you are working with (e.g., Asset Accounting, General Ledger).
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not allow for the number of periods you are trying to enter. For example, if the