How To Fix RTC_COMM054 - Period can only be locked or unlocked for the selected period

RTC_COMM054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_COMM -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Period can only be locked or unlocked for the selected period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_COMM054 - Period can only be locked or unlocked for the selected period ?

  The SAP error message RTC_COMM054, which states "Period can only be locked or unlocked for the selected period," typically occurs in the context of period closing activities in SAP, particularly in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to lock or unlock a period that is not currently selected or is outside the permissible range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user may be trying to lock or unlock a period that is not currently open or is not the one selected in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the lock/unlock operation on the specified period.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that certain periods cannot be locked/unlocked due to business rules or settings.
  Period Status: The period may already be locked or unlocked, and the action being attempted is redundant or