Period is in a "Closed" status Role: Kimray Controller 1. Go to Setup ; Accounting ; Manage G/L ; Manage Accounting Periods. Click the Checklist icon for a period Review the tasks in the checklist. Tasks are listed in the order in which they should be completed. Click the icon next to the "Close Period" Click "Reopen Period" and provide a justification. Save your work Observe that AP AR and GL are still locked. These can be unlocked if necessary by clicking on the icon next to the Lock AP/Lock AR/Lock All as necessary and uncheck the "Close" checkbox and click Submit. Period can be selectively reopened. AP AR and GL can be selectively unlocked. Transactions can be posted into the relevant period using the appropriate roles.