How To Fix K5063 - The last special period is &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 063

• Message text: The last special period is &.

What causes this issue?

If you have selected only one company code as a selection criteria, the
last special period, the fiscal year variant for this company code, is
accepted as the largest value.
If you have selected a controlling area as a selection criteria, the
largest value allowed will be the highest common special period for all
company codes assigned to the controlling area.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5063 - The last special period is &. ?

  The SAP error message K5063, which states "The last special period is &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to post or process transactions in a special period that is not allowed or has already been closed. This error indicates that the system is preventing postings to a special period that is either not defined or has already been finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Special Period: The special period you are trying to post to has already been closed in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The special periods may not be properly configured in the controlling area settings.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the allowed special periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the special period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Periods > Define Special Periods.
  Ensure that the special periods are correctly defined and open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Date:
  
  Verify the posting date of the transaction. Ensure it falls within the allowed special periods.
  If necessary, adjust the posting date to a valid period.
  
  
  
  Open Special Periods:
  
  If the special period is closed and you need to post to it, you may need to reopen it. This typically requires appropriate authorizations and should be done with caution.
  Use transaction code OB52 to manage the posting periods and ensure the special period is open.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the posting has the necessary authorizations to post in the special periods.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the special periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error K5063.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on handling special periods in SAP CO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling.