How To Fix KV801 - Period & is a special period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Period & is a special period

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to calculate variances in a
<DS:GLOS.special_period>special period</>.

System Response

Costs that are posted in a special period are taken into account the
next time the variances are calculated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. Enter a valid period if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV801 - Period & is a special period ?

  The SAP error message KV801 indicates that a specific period is being treated as a special period, which typically occurs in the context of financial postings or reporting. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial transactions, closing periods, or special periods in the fiscal year.
  Cause of KV801 Error
  
  
  Special Period Configuration: The error usually occurs when a user attempts to post to a period that is defined as a special period in the system. Special periods are typically used for year-end closing activities or adjustments and may have specific restrictions on postings.
  
  
  Period Status: The period in question may be closed or not open for posting. This can happen if the fiscal year has been closed or if the special period is not configured to allow postings.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period, especially if it is a special period.
  
  
  Solution to KV801 Error
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period in question. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to see if the period is open for posting.
  
  
  Review Special Period Settings: Ensure that the special periods are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods: If necessary, you may need to adjust the posting periods to allow postings in the special period. This can be done in the same transaction (OB52) by changing the allowed posting periods.
  
  
  User Authorization: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to post in the special period. This can be done through transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  SU01: User Maintenance
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check postings)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the KV801 error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understanding how fiscal year variants work in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV801 error and successfully post transactions in the desired period.