How To Fix GI571 - You can specify the period 0 in the first period only

GI571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 571

• Message text: You can specify the period 0 in the first period only

What causes this issue?

You want to post in the carry forward period (period 0). You can only
do so if the posting date refers to the first period in your fiscal
year.

System Response

The posting header is denied.

How to fix this error?

Change your posting date or leave the field special period / carry
forward period empty.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI571 - You can specify the period 0 in the first period only ?

  The SAP error message GI571, which states "You can specify the period 0 in the first period only," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or financial postings when users attempt to post transactions in a period that is not allowed by the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period 0 Usage: In SAP, "Period 0" is often used to represent the current period for certain types of postings. However, it is restricted to be used only in the first period of the fiscal year.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may be set to a period that is not the first period of the fiscal year, while still trying to use period 0.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow the use of period 0 in the specified context, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date of the transaction is set to the first period of the fiscal