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