How To Fix KI812 - Open periods found in fiscal year &1

KI812 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Open periods found in fiscal year &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI812 - Open periods found in fiscal year &1 ?

  The SAP error message KI812 ("Open periods found in fiscal year &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you attempt to post or execute a transaction that requires a closed fiscal period, but there are open periods in the specified fiscal year.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Periods: The primary cause of this error is that there are open periods in the fiscal year you are trying to post to. This means that the system is configured to allow postings in certain periods, but the period you are trying to access is not open for posting.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the controlling area or the fiscal year variant may not allow postings to the period you are trying to access.
  Period Locking: The periods may be locked for certain types of postings, which can happen due to various reasons, such as closing activities or specific configurations in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Periods: Review the