How To Fix K9051 - You cannot go directly to the period screen

K9051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You cannot go directly to the period screen

What causes this issue?

In the intial screen of transaction, you called up the "Period screen".
Data has not yet been entered for the current characteristic
combination in the header area.

System Response

The SAP System does not branch to the period screen, but rather the
overview screen.

How to fix this error?

Enter new data in the overview screen. Call up the function "Period
screen" anew.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9051 - You cannot go directly to the period screen ?

  The SAP error message K9051, which states "You cannot go directly to the period screen," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module when users attempt to access the period screen for a controlling area or cost center without the necessary prerequisites being met.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the period screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area or cost center may not be properly configured, or the period may not be open for posting.
  Period Lock: The period you are trying to access may be locked for posting, either due to the fiscal year being closed or due to specific settings in the controlling area.
  System Settings: The system may be set up in a way that restricts direct access to the period screen based on certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K9051 error, you can take