How To Fix KA390 - Special periods are not processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Special periods are not processed

What causes this issue?

Period &V1& is a special period in fiscal year variant &V2& for
controlling area &V3&. The final normal period is period &V4&.

System Response

Processing can only be carried out for normal periods.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA390 - Special periods are not processed ?

  The SAP error message KA390 ("Special periods are not processed") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to post or process transactions that involve special periods in the system. Special periods are used in SAP to allow for additional postings beyond the regular fiscal periods, often for year-end closing activities.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The special periods may not be properly configured in the controlling area settings.
  Posting Periods: The posting period may not be open for the special periods in the fiscal year variant.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be allowed in special periods.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in special periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area and ensure that the special periods are defined correctly.
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the posting period variant and ensure that the special periods are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the special periods are open for the relevant fiscal year. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 and checking the settings for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are trying to use allows postings in special periods. Some transaction types may be restricted to regular periods only.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to post in special periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or CO consultant for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  KAH1: To maintain the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test posting in the special period to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KA390 error message in SAP.