How To Fix KP239 - Special periods are not processed

KP239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Special periods are not processed

What causes this issue?

Period &V1& is a special period in fiscal year variant &V2& of
controlling area &V3&. The last standard period is period &V4&.

System Response

Activity price calculation can be run for standard periods only.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KP239 - Details

• The SAP error message KP239 ("Special periods are not processed") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to execute a transaction that involves cost center accounting or internal orders, particularly when dealing with special periods in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special Periods Not Configured: The system may not be configured to handle special periods for the controlling area or the specific cost center.
  Period Locking: The special periods may be locked for posting, preventing any transactions from being processed.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the fiscal year variant may not allow for special periods, or the special periods may not be defined correctly in the configuration.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not support special periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in the SAP system (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that special periods are defined and configured correctly for the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Unlock Special Periods:
  
  Check if the special periods are