How To Fix GK880 - Rollup cons unit &1: Entry/posting in version &2, period &3 forbidden

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Rollup cons unit &1: Entry/posting in version &2, period &3 forbidden

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create or post to the rollup cons unit &V1&, or to
use the rollup consolidation unit as a partner assignment. However this
is not allowed for the rollup cons unit in the version &V2& and in the
period &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK880 - Rollup cons unit &1: Entry/posting in version &2, period &3 forbidden ?

  The SAP error message GK880 indicates that there is an issue with posting a document in a specific version and period. The message typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to post a transaction that is not allowed due to the settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Version Restrictions: The version specified in the error message may have restrictions that prevent postings in the specified period. This could be due to configuration settings in the controlling area or financial accounting settings.
  Period Closure: The period you are trying to post to may be closed. In SAP, periods can be closed for posting to prevent any changes after a certain point in time.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified version or period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for the controlling area or financial accounting may not allow postings in the specified version or period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Settings: Review the settings for the version specified in the error message. Ensure that the version allows postings for the specified period.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the controlling area or financial accounting and check the version settings.
  
  
  
  Open the Period: If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can typically be done by a user with the appropriate authorization.
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (for financial accounting) or OKP1 (for controlling) to manage the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified version and period. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for the controlling area and financial accounting. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow postings in the specified version and period.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Manage posting periods for financial accounting.
  OKP1: Manage posting periods for controlling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to controlling and financial accounting for more details on version and period management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.