# Financial Periods Block

<span class="ts0">Blocking Financial periods will prevent users from processing in closed off periods.</span>

<span class="ts15">To block financial periods go to:</span>

<span class="ts15">S</span><span class="ts15">ystems Configuration &gt; Administration&gt; Financial Periods Setup</span>

<span class="ts0">Click On Periods Tab</span>

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<span class="ts0">Select the required Financial Year</span>

<span class="ts0">This will display the 12 periods within the financial year selected.</span>

<span class="ts0">Click once on the Period you wish to Block.</span>

<span class="ts0">Click the Block Financial Period Button.</span>

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