open an already closed period

[Former Member]

Is it possible to open an already closed posting period? If yes, how? And is it recommended to open any closed period?

Thanks in Advance

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi

I feel it is possible to open once closed period in ob52. Alternatively you can use special periods to pass entries in that clsoed period. That is most recommended way

pushkar

[Former Member]

Hi Divya

Further to the above query...

If CO is implemented do check Transaction OKP1. Like mentioned earlier, the business case or the necessity for the same needs to be reviewed.

Regards,

Karthik

[Former Member]

Hey divya

is this problem solved..

kindly also share hw it got solved..

regards

anantha

[Former Member]

Also refer note 487381

anantha

[Former Member]

Hello,

For us to give a recommendation, detail the business scenario under which you want to reopen the period.

Regards

Anantha

[Former Member]

Hello,

There are two different places where the period is closed in SAP.

a. FI period

Use transaction OB52.

b. MM period - MMPI

The help extract for the same is given below for your reference:

Short text

Initialize Period for Material Master Records

Description

This program must be viewed in conjunction with the period closing program (RMMMPERI). It does the following:

Sets the current period

However, do not use this program to set the new period at the end of a period, and use it only in addition to the period closing program, never instead of it.

Creates or updates the control record

Makes it possible to create material master records if you are initializing a company code for the first time

However, to initialize company codes, you are recommended using the IMG activity Maintain company codes for materials management instead of this program.

You can also use this program to correct data inconsistencies, for example, due to user errors when running the period closing program, or that occur as a result of skipping several periods in a test system. However, first make sure you understand why the inconsistency arose and then decide whether running this program is the correct way of resolving it.

Caution

Be careful if the period used for initialization precedes the current period in the control record for the company code since this can result in an inconsistency between goods movements and material master segments. This is because the stock information in the material master segments is assigned to the new current period in this case (see the following example).

Example

Current period 02

Opening stock balance 0 pieces

Goods receipt 10 pieces

Period used for initialization 01

According to the material master segment, there are 10 pieces in stock in period 01, although 10 pieces were posted to stock in period 02 according to the goods movement document.

[Former Member]

If you are referring to FI period then you can open it using T code OB52. This will facilitate only FI entries. For entries related to logistics module i.e. MM/SD, you need to allow posting to previous month in t code MMRV. You can do this only for previous month. Re-opening of periods other than previous month is not possible for logistic modules.

Regards

Rakesh Pawaskar

[Former Member]

Hi Divya

Opening of a closed period is possible. You will be able to open any closed period in transaction OB52. However, as per various the laws of different country this may not be allowed. Since as any entry which is posted would affect that particular period and in turn the fiscal year's transaction figures.

You would also need to keep in mind that not only closing periods in FI but that of other modules like MM and CO would have to be taken care to ensure that the entry is made.

Hope it helps. Do award points if found useful.

Regards,

Karthik

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