How To Fix KI801 - Period locks for controlling area & have been changed

KI801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Period locks for controlling area & have been changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI801 - Period locks for controlling area & have been changed ?

  The SAP error message KI801 indicates that there are period locks for the controlling area that have been changed. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post or process data in a period that has been locked for certain activities, such as posting costs or revenues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Locking: The controlling area has been locked for the period you are trying to post to. This can happen if the period is closed for financial postings or if there are specific settings in the controlling area that restrict postings.
  Changes in Period Status: If another user or process has changed the status of the period while you were trying to perform your action, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the controlling area may restrict certain types of postings during specific periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period in the controlling