Scenario
Unable to proceed completing period close checklist and proceed closing periods because of notice :
" Prerequisite: Previous Period Open" even the prior period is Closed.
Solution
Check if there are other fiscal calendars and the periods are still open or have been re-opened.
- Navigate to Setup > Accounting > Manage Accounting Period
- Expand the Filter section at the top of the Manage Accounting Periods page
- In the Fiscal Year Calendar field > check other Fiscal Calendar
- Run/ Complete task for this period and proceed to closing
- Go back to Standard Fiscal Calendar then proceed to completing tasks and closing period.