How To Fix GI557 - Special periods not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Special periods not possible

What causes this issue?

No company code is assigned to the global company. It is therefore not
possible to find a fiscal year variant. However, the fiscal year
variant is needed if you want to work with special periods.

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?

Do not use special periods or assign a company code to the global
company in FI-SL configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI557 - Special periods not possible ?

  The SAP error message GI557 ("Special periods not possible") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction in a special period that is not configured or allowed in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when dealing with special periods for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The special periods may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the fiscal year variant does not allow postings in the specified special periods.
  Period Status: The special periods may be closed or not open for posting. This can occur if the period has been closed in the period control settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in special periods.
  Posting Date: The posting date may fall outside the allowed range for special periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the special periods are defined correctly and that they are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Open Special Periods:
  
  Check the period status in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Periods).
  Ensure that the special periods you are trying to post to are open.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in special periods. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Posting Date Validation:
  
  Ensure that the posting date you are using is valid and falls within the allowed range for the special periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Maintain periods for posting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on posting in special periods.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for more specific guidance.