How To Fix RO031 - Transaction &1 cannot be contained in a rollover

RO031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RO - Messages for (R)eferences between (O)bject numbers

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Transaction &1 cannot be contained in a rollover

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RO031 - Details

• The SAP error message RO031, which states "Transaction &1 cannot be contained in a rollover," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly during the process of rolling over periods in controlling areas or when trying to close a period.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Open Transactions: There are open transactions or postings in the period you are trying to roll over. This means that the system cannot close the period because it still has pending entries that need to be processed.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or the specific transaction type may not allow for rollover under certain conditions.
  
  
  Locked Periods: The period you are trying to roll over may be locked for some reason, such as being in use by another user or process.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: There may be incomplete or inconsistent data in the system that prevents the