How To Fix M5708 - Update-free period required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Update-free period required

What causes this issue?

An "update-free period" is necessary for the following processing
steps, which means that you must not post any documents &V1& &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that no documents &V1& &V2& are created or changed, either by
blocking users or by taking appropriate organizational measures. This
is an indispensable prerequisite for retaining correct and consistent
statisitcal data in the info structures.
If this prerequisite is not fulfilled, choose "Cancel". Choose
"Continue" as soon as document updating has stopped.
You receive another message as soon as document processing can
continue.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5708 - Update-free period required ?

  The SAP error message M5708, which states "Update-free period required," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error indicates that a certain period during which updates to inventory data are not allowed has been triggered. This is often related to the configuration of the system and the timing of inventory postings.
  Cause:
  
  Inventory Management Configuration: The error can arise if there is a configuration setting that restricts updates to inventory data during specific periods (e.g., during a physical inventory count).
  Open Periods: The system may be configured to prevent postings in certain periods to ensure data integrity, especially during month-end or year-end closing processes.
  Physical Inventory: If a physical inventory is being conducted, the system may lock certain transactions to prevent changes during this process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to inventory management and update-free periods. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Physical Inventory > Define Update-Free Periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods: If the error is due to closed posting periods, you may need to open the relevant periods in the configuration settings. This can be done in:
  
  Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Open and Close Posting Periods.
  
  
  
  Physical Inventory Process: If a physical inventory is in progress, ensure that the process is completed or that the necessary adjustments are made to allow for postings.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, it is advisable to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that any changes made do not affect other processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB1C: Goods Movement
  MI01: Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI03: Display Physical Inventory Document
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on inventory management and physical inventory processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform inventory postings.
  
  
  By addressing the configuration settings and understanding the context of the error, you can resolve the M5708 error effectively.