How To Fix UMB309 - Period '&2' to '&3' reopened.

UMB309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Period '&2' to '&3' reopened.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB309 - Period '&2' to '&3' reopened. ?

  The SAP error message UMB309 indicates that a period has been reopened in the system, which can affect various processes such as financial postings, reporting, and closing activities. This message typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when a user attempts to perform an action that is not allowed because the specified period has been reopened.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UMB309 is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to post a transaction or perform an operation in a financial period that has been reopened for adjustments or corrections.
  The system settings or configuration allow for the reopening of periods, which can lead to inconsistencies if not managed properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB309 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the financial period in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OB52 for controlling periods) to see if the period is indeed