How To Fix K5068 - Periods to be followed up were unlocked.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Periods to be followed up were unlocked.

What causes this issue?

The period lock for periods &V2& to &V3& in controlling area &V1& was
reset.

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 K5068 - Periods to be followed up were unlocked. ?

  The SAP error message K5068 ("Periods to be followed up were unlocked") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires certain periods to be locked for posting. This error indicates that the periods you are trying to work with have been unlocked, which means that they are open for posting and may not be in a state that allows for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Status: The periods in question are not locked for the specific type of posting you are trying to perform. This can happen if the periods have been intentionally unlocked by a user or if the period status has not been set correctly in the controlling module.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area that dictate how periods are managed and locked/unlocked.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform