How To Fix UCS0023 - Unable to close period for all org units

UCS0023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Unable to close period for all org units

What causes this issue?

The period cannot be closed for all related organizational units due to
the current task status. A period can only be closed if all tasks to be
executed have been blocked.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Block all of the unblocked tasks for the related organizational units.
You may have to rerun them without errors before blocking them.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCS0023 - Details

• The SAP error message UCS0023, "Unable to close period for all org units," typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes within SAP systems, particularly in the Universal Journal (UCS) or related financial modules. This error indicates that there are issues preventing the closure of a financial period for all organizational units (such as company codes or controlling areas).
  Causes:
  
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings in the period you are trying to close. This includes unposted documents, open invoices, or pending journal entries.
  
  
  Incomplete Processes: Certain processes, such as month-end closing activities, may not have been completed. This can include tasks like asset accounting, inventory valuation, or reconciliation processes.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the closure of the period. This could involve settings in the financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to close the period may not have the necessary