How To Fix GPSC620 - Creation/Change is invalid because period & is closed.

GPSC620 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Creation/Change is invalid because period & is closed.

What causes this issue?

The entry created or changed is in a period that is already closed.

System Response

Send error message.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the request or change the date to a period that is open.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC620 - Creation/Change is invalid because period & is closed. ?

  The SAP error message GPSC620 indicates that an attempt was made to create or change a record in a closed period. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where periods are defined for posting transactions, and once a period is closed, no further changes or postings can be made to that period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period you are trying to access has been closed in the system. This is often done at the end of a financial period (month, quarter, year) to prevent any further changes to financial data.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict changes to certain periods based on company policies or accounting standards.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes in a closed period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Period Status: Verify the status of the posting period in