How To Fix KM382 - No transfer possible for special periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 382

• Message text: No transfer possible for special periods

What causes this issue?

No balance sheet items can be transferred to Profit Center Accounting
for special periods.
Data for special periods is transferred to Profit Center Accounting
during transfer of the last normal period of the fiscal year.
You have entered period &V1&. The last normal period of fiscal year
variant &V2& for controlling area &V4& is &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM382 - No transfer possible for special periods ?

  The SAP error message KM382 ("No transfer possible for special periods") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with period-end closing activities or when trying to transfer costs or revenues to financial accounting (FI) for special periods.
  Cause:
  The error message KM382 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Special Periods Not Defined: The special periods (like period 13, 14, etc.) may not be defined in the controlling area settings.
  Transfer Not Allowed: The system may be configured to not allow transfers for special periods, or the specific special period you are trying to use is not open for posting.
  Period Status: The status of the periods in the controlling area may not allow for transfers. For example, if the special period is closed or not open for posting, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the fiscal year variant that prevent the transfer of data for special periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM382 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Special Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that the special periods are defined correctly for your fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Status:
  
  Check the status of the periods in the controlling area using transaction code OKP1 (for controlling area settings).
  Ensure that the special periods you are trying to post to are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for the relevant company code and ensure that the special periods are open.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKP1 (Controlling Area Settings), OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM382 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.