How To Fix GI555 - You can only specify special periods in the last period

GI555 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 555

• Message text: You can only specify special periods in the last period

What causes this issue?

You can only define special periods if the posting date refers to the
last period of the fiscal year.

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?

Change the posting period or leave the field for the special period
blank.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI555 - You can only specify special periods in the last period ?

  The SAP error message GI555, "You can only specify special periods in the last period," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or adjustments when users attempt to enter special periods for a fiscal year that is not the last period of that fiscal year. This error is related to the way SAP handles special periods, which are used for adjustments or additional postings that need to be made after the regular posting periods have closed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user is trying to enter special periods (like special period 1, 2, etc.) for a fiscal year that is not the last period of that year. Special periods are only allowed in the last period of the fiscal year.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict the use of special periods outside of the last period.
  Posting Date: The posting date may not align with the