How To Fix GI554 - Special period & is not allowed (periods: &, special periods: & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Special period & is not allowed (periods: &, special periods: & )

What causes this issue?

The special period is not allowed.

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?

Check your entry. The fiscal year variant for this company code has
fewer periods or the period entered is not a special period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI554 - Special period & is not allowed (periods: &, special periods: & ) ?

  The SAP error message GI554 indicates that there is an issue with the posting period you are trying to use in a transaction. Specifically, it states that the special period you are attempting to use is not allowed for the specified posting period. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, such as during month-end or year-end closing processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Configuration: The special period you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the special periods are not open for posting or if the fiscal year variant does not allow postings in that special period.
  Posting Period Status: The posting period may be closed for the transaction type you are trying to execute. For example, if you are trying to post to a special period that is not open for the current fiscal year, you will encounter this error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period or special period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) and verify if the special period you are trying to use is open for posting. Ensure that the relevant periods are set to "open" for the appropriate company code and fiscal year.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29. Ensure that the special periods are defined correctly and that they align with your posting requirements.
  Adjust Posting Date: If the special period is not required, consider adjusting the posting date to a regular period that is open for posting.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting periods and special periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow posting in the required periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GI554 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.