How To Fix GU802 - Deletion of periods and additional check of index tables not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Deletion of periods and additional check of index tables not possible

What causes this issue?

The period is not a key field of the FI-SL index tables. The index
tables can thus not be checked properly if an entry is made in this
period. The index records assigned to the line items will still be
deleted, if you delete the line items.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU802 - Deletion of periods and additional check of index tables not possible ?

  The SAP error message GU802, which states "Deletion of periods and additional check of index tables not possible," typically occurs during the period closing process in SAP, particularly in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error indicates that there are issues preventing the deletion of periods or the necessary checks on index tables.
  Causes:
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or documents in the periods you are trying to delete, which prevents the system from performing the deletion.
  Locked Periods: The periods you are attempting to delete may be locked for posting or have been set as non-deletable in the configuration.
  Index Tables: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the index tables that are preventing the deletion process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the financial accounting module can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to perform the deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review