How To Fix GPSC617 - Request terminated because some or all of the periods defined are closed

GPSC617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Request terminated because some or all of the periods defined are closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC617 - Request terminated because some or all of the periods defined are closed ?

  The SAP error message GPSC617 indicates that a request has been terminated because some or all of the periods defined in the request are closed. This typically occurs in the context of planning or budgeting processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC).
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Periods: The most common cause of this error is that the periods (months, quarters, or years) you are trying to process are closed in the system. This means that no further changes can be made to those periods, which is a common practice in financial and operational planning to ensure data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the planning area or the planning version may restrict changes to closed periods.
  Data Locking: There may be data locking mechanisms in place that prevent changes to certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the periods you are trying